Senior Spacecraft Integration & Test Technician

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician Level 4 to support Integration & Test of spacecraft in Gilbert, AZ. The role involves mechanical and electromechanical fabrication, assembly, and testing under a high-stakes environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace hardware, clean room operations, and the ability to work flexible shifts with potential travel. Proficiency with CAD/CAx tools and MES systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience as a Electrical or Manufacturing Technician, or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Hands-on experience with aerospace equipment, harness build, and soldering.
• Knowledge of electrical measurements (AC/DC, resistance), voltage circuitry, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Understanding of clean room operations and spacecraft handling protocols.
• Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks such as sanding or scrubbing over long periods of time.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including 2nd and 3rd shift schedules, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft and interpret detailed drawings for fabrication.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic components or assemblies.
• Set up and conduct prototype unit and subsystem tests under operational conditions.
• Analyze test data, identify issues, and recommend modifications.
• Support critical space flight hardware integration with high attention to detail and safety.
• Maintain clean room protocols, hazardous material handling, and operational procedures.
• Work flexible schedules, including off shifts, weekends, overtime as needed.
• Lead test configuration setups.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and repair Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), including test racks and desktop equipment.
• Assist in cable design and test configuration development.
• Navigate and execute test scripts in Maestro and AstroRT environments.
• Verify completion of testing events and associated documentation.
• Support critical/hazardous operations as needed.
• Perform mechanical assembly, wire harnessing, and soldering.
• Equipment & Process Management: Maintain work areas in compliance with ESD, FOD, and 5S standards.

Skills

Electrical measurements

Soldering

Clean room operations

Equipment handling

Mechanical assembly

Education

High School diploma plus 6 years related experience

Tools

Solumina MES

TipQA

Windchill

CREO View

Maestro

AstroRT

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician Level 4 to support Integration & Test of spacecraft in Gilbert, AZ. The role involves mechanical and electromechanical fabrication, assembly, and testing under a high-stakes environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace hardware, clean room operations, and the ability to work flexible shifts with potential travel. Proficiency with CAD/CAx tools and MES systems is preferred.