The Engineering Technician provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses computer systems in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
Key Responsibilities Include
Support development and production programs at VSFB site.
Perform launch vehicle avionics hardware & software system and subsystem level integration, test and launch operations.
Coordinate and support Electrical Technicians performing functions supporting activities such as, integration, test, checkout, operation, and maintenance of complex electronic flight, ground testing and launching systems.
Hands-on electrical integration and test of flight hardware; operating and maintaining electronic or electro-mechanical, and optical communications components, circuits or systems.
Create, edit, review, and maintain test procedures utilized during manufacturing and launch pad operations for correctness and completeness against mission requirements, launch vehicle configuration, and component changes and modifications.
Support testing and/or evaluation/validation of electrical systems
Coordinate and perform testing with customer, MDA, and site range and safety personnel
Support the maintenance and upgrading of Electrical Ground Support Equipment and its associated network equipment.
Troubleshoot, document, and disposition flight and test equipment hardware and software discrepancies and pursuing root cause and corrective actions
Evaluating and implementing Lean solutions to decrease cycle times.
Maintain launch day schedule by performing other duties as necessary
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite
Knowledge and experience with CAD software
Experience working with design, integration, or testing of launch vehicles
Basic electrical testing and diagnostic experience
Ability to solve problems, support troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD clearance of Secret or above
AS in Electrical or Systems Engineering
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman tools and processes
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Primary Level Salary Range: $32.02 - $53.37
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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.
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.
