Senior Thermal Test Technician — Vacuum & Thermal Cycles

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO

Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Thermal Test Technician (Level 3/4) in Redondo Beach, CA. You will support thermal vacuum tests, setup, monitoring, and maintenance of test hardware, with willingness to work off hours and weekends.

Preferred candidates have 4–6 years of technician experience, familiarity with blueprints/diagrams, and the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance. The role includes a 9/80 schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of technician experience (Level 3) or 6 years (Level 4).
• Experience with blueprints, diagrams, or schematics.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance or SCI Access.

Responsibilities

• Operate thermal vacuum chambers and pumps (rough, cryo, turbo).
• Monitor chamber pressure with ion/convection gauges.
• Install, fabricate and troubleshoot thermocouples.
• Set up and operate temperature controllers and test heaters.
• Work off hours and weekends; lift up to 50 pounds; work in clean rooms.

Skills

Blueprints

Technical Drawings

Data Acquisition

LabView

Top Secret Clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Data Acquisition Systems

LabView

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Thermal Test Technician (Level 3/4) in Redondo Beach, CA. You will support thermal vacuum tests, setup, monitoring, and maintenance of test hardware, with willingness to work off hours and weekends.

Preferred candidates have 4–6 years of technician experience, familiarity with blueprints/diagrams, and the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance. The role includes a 9/80 schedule and comprehensive benefits.