Engineering Technician - Test & Instrumentation Pro

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Engineering Technician at our Elkton, Maryland facility. The role involves partnering with engineering to configure and run testing operations, troubleshoot equipment, and document results. You will assist with building or procuring test setups and support project studies.

The position requires hands-on experience with mechanical/electro-mechanical test equipment, soldering techniques, and the ability to follow detailed safety and procedural instructions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience or technical degree.
• Experience with mechanical test equipment and systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, EM).
• Ability to follow strict safety protocols and detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers on various tasks.
• Gathers, formats, and manipulates technical data for reports.
• Constructs, calibrates, and maintains equipment and test articles.
• Works from schematics, drawings and instructions.
• Sets up and configures test equipment and instrumentation.
• Performs tests and records data for evaluation.
• Uses Excel or related software for calculations.
• Generates reports and drawings (flow charts, schematics).

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Data collection

Documentation

Electrical safety

Education

High School Diploma

Technology degree / certificate

Military electronics experience

Tools

Soldering techniques

Instrumentation

Test equipment

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks an Engineering Technician at our Elkton, Maryland facility. The role involves partnering with engineering to configure and run testing operations, troubleshoot equipment, and document results. You will assist with building or procuring test setups and support project studies.

The position requires hands-on experience with mechanical/electro-mechanical test equipment, soldering techniques, and the ability to follow detailed safety and procedural instructions.