Space Systems Engineering Technician (L2/L3) 4/10 Schedule

Northrop Grumman; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL.

The Engineering Technician is responsible for fabrication, assembly, testing and acceptance of flight hardware; you will operate electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, read drawings, install components, and participate as a team to improve safety, quality, and schedule. This role offers potential overtime and a 4/10 schedule.

Qualifications

• Read and understand engineering drawings, schematics and electronic work instructions.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics; pass NASA background check.
• Ability to train and mentor teammates (Level 3).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Mix, apply and bond coatings and adhesives.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Install and test electronic components, boxes, cables, and systems.
• Disassemble, inspect and install mechanical hardware.
• Operate heavy equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts, tugs).
• Use manual and power tools; follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate to improve safety, quality, cost and schedule.
• Follow computer-based work instructions and share knowledge.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Reading schematics

Good written/oral communication

Team mentoring (Level 3)

Time management

Operate heavy equipment

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4 years additional education/experience (Level 3)

Tools

Fluke Meter

Oscilloscope

Power tools

Manual tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL.

The Engineering Technician is responsible for fabrication, assembly, testing and acceptance of flight hardware; you will operate electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, read drawings, install components, and participate as a team to improve safety, quality, and schedule. This role offers potential overtime and a 4/10 schedule.