U103 CALIBRATION TECH

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in the United States seeks a Calibration Technician to set up, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, adjust and calibrate complex measurement systems and laboratory standards, and to advise others on their application and use.

The role requires high school plus two years of college in math/physics/engineering, at least 3 years of electrical testing experience, knowledge of oscilloscopes, multimeters, accelerometers and microphones, the ability to read schematics, and to develop test

Qualifications

• High school plus two years of college in mathematics, physics, engineering or the equivalent.
• 3 years of electrical testing experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes, multimeters, accelerometers and microphones.
• Experience reading schematics and building a test plan for electrical calibration.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate and adjust measurements and laboratory standards.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair complex instruments and systems.
• Advise others on the application and performance of instruments.
• Devise bench tests and establish new calibration methods.

Skills

US Citizenship

Oscilloscopes & sensors

Electrical testing

Test plan development

Education

High school + 2 years college in math/physics/engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Accelerometers

Microphones

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Set up, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, adjust and calibrate the most complex working level instruments measurement systems and laboratory standards and advise others on their application and use.

WORKING PROCEDURE AND/OR RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNED

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE OUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE OF PAY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. In addition to performing the duties of the Calibration Technician, performs the following:

• Set up, maintain and calibrate working level instruments and laboratory standards for any six (6) or more types of measurements within one of the following three groups. A. Mechanical and physical work such as: Pressure Vacuum Temperature Humidity Force Torque B. Gage work such as: Optics Machine Cutting Tools Threads Hardness Ring, plug, snap &. fixture ("Go-"No Go") Angular and radial measurement Lineal measurement Laser Interferometry Surface flatness C. Electrical and electronic work such as: Time and frequency Distortion Acceleration Vibration Displacement and velocity DC Voltage, current & power AC Voltage, current & power Resistance, capacitance, inductance Bridges Oscilloscopes
• Advise others on the application, performance and use of instruments and standards.
• Devise bench tests to prove validity of repair work.
• Develop and establish new and more effective calibration methods, techniques and procedures and adjust instrument recall cycles based on usage and historical calibration data.
• Perform similar or lower classified work as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS

• Laboratory Engineers - To obtain information on calibration procedures, techniques and problems.
• Frequent Vendors - To determine cost and availability of instrument parts.
• Occasional Division-Engineers - To discuss instrument specifications, application, and performance.
• Occasional

DIRECTION OF OTHERS

Provide technical guidance and instruction to lower classified employees.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Limited technical assistance from supervision and/or Laboratory Engineers.

Basic Qualifications

• High school plus two (2) years of college training in mathematics, physics, engineering and electrical theory or the recognized equivalent.
• 3 years of experience doing electrical testing or installation in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes, multi-meters, accelerometers, and microphones.
• Experience testing cable harnesses.
• Experience reading schematics.
• Experience building a test plan for electrical calibration.
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• ASQ certification or similar certification in calibration.

#MPR

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Company Overview

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.