Engineering Technician - Level 1 or Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL.

The Engineering Technician performs hands on activities/tasks associated with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal protection systems application, assembly, and check-out operations.

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

• Knowledge of coating removal, coating application, and hydraulic assembly operations is also desired.
• Participates as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost, and scheduling of their team.
• Candidate must be well organized and able to follow and execute computer-based shop assembly instructions.
• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience in aerospace or aviation hardware processing.
• Must pass appropriate background screening to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification badge
• Must be a US Citizen

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience in aerospace or aviation hardware processing.
• Must pass appropriate background screening to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification badge
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• General understanding of electronic work instruction systems (MAXIMO, Solumina).
• Proficiency with hands-on electrical assembly, application of Thermal Protection (TPS), mechanical assembly, ordnance handling, and ordnance operations.
• Discipline to utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, safety glasses, gloves, and coveralls as required by procedure.
• Ability to read, understand engineering drawings and schematics.
• Capability to understand and follow electronic work instruction documents.
• Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.
• Proficient with manual and power tools to match drill holes to a precise size for fitment of flight hardware.
  Proficient with general heavy equipment usage (crane and forklift).
• Capability to solder and proficient with electrical harness installation and mate/de-mate of electrical connectors.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, requiring minimal oversite; flexible and adaptable to varying work scope and tasks.
• Strives for excellence in workmanship and defect-free products.
• Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $40,700.00 - $67,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00

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.