Engineering Technician 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Engineering Technician – Level 2 to join our team in Promontory, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Successful candidate will perform, instrumentation, assembly, disassembly, and testing of articles in support of development and production rate programs. Candidate will be required to review and implement test plans, drawings, specifications and work to written shop planning. Desired skills include strong working knowledge and experience in instrumentation installation, operation of control systems and data acquisition systems, operating specialized equipment and tooling, handling operations, crane and occasional forklift operations, and safe use of hazardous chemicals. Implementation of continuous improvement using 5S principles will be required. Job function requires use of standard computer skills. Must have experience in set-up, fabrication, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. Must have strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry.

This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work as a member of a team in a highly collaborative, communication dependent, safety focused environment.

• Perform installation, hookup, checkout, and operation of sensing equipment on test articles.

• Perform mechanical assembly and disassembly of test fixtures.

• Familiar working with hydraulics, pneumatics, standard shop equipment, trouble shooting of electronic and electrical equipment, operation of specialized testing equipment and tooling, handling operations, crane, manlift, and forklift operations.

• Safe use of various chemicals, cleaners and bonding compounds.

• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications

• Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

• Ability to read, clearly interpret and accurately follow shop planning, standard work documents, and other written instructions.

• Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.

• Proficient with manual and power tools.

• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

• Must be able to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in a technical or STEM discipline.

• Electronics/Data Acquisition troubleshooting experience.

• Demonstrated experience with two part adhesives and bonding operations

• Working knowledge of Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.