Spacecraft Engineering Technician – Level 2/3 (4/10 Schedule)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. at Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral, FL) seeks an Engineering Technician Level 2/3 to fabricate, assemble, test and accept flight hardware. You will operate electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, interpret drawings, and install components.

The role supports rotating shifts with overtime as needed; a high school diploma with experience or education is required, and the ability to obtain a US government clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related experience or education.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics and work instructions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient with manual, electrical, and electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Install and test electronic components, boxes, cables, and systems.
• Disassemble, inspect and install mechanical hardware.
• Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, manlifts and tugs.
• Maintain safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Schematics understanding

Time management

Communication skills

Safety and quality mindset

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fluke Meter

Oscilloscope

Torque Wrenches

Power Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Manlifts

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. at Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral, FL) seeks an Engineering Technician Level 2/3 to fabricate, assemble, test and accept flight hardware. You will operate electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, interpret drawings, and install components.

The role supports rotating shifts with overtime as needed; a high school diploma with experience or education is required, and the ability to obtain a US government clearance is essential.