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Engineering Technician 3 or 4 (2nd Shift)

Northrop Grumman

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$57,500 - $95,900
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Chandler, AZ (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 an Engineering Technician (Cables) Level 3 or Level 4 (2nd Shift), located in Chandler, AZ.

This Engineering Technician will create cable build plans using M.E.S. software. Duties will include supporting the cable production floor with cable build issues and questions. The successful candidate will use released cable drawings, bill of materials and cable training guides to with program engineers, planners, quality inspectors and other departments to resolve issues or clarify for the cable build technician. Other duties will be M.E.S. plan alterations, developing cable technician process training materials, attending SQDEC meetings, back up for wire cut sheet creation as well as engineer support on critical schedules.

In this job, you will:
  • Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
  • Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
  • Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
  • Perform 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.
  • Use personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
  • May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.


We are looking for someone who is detail oriented to work in a high output production environment with the ability to multi-task and switch from one priority to another smoothly. Requires reliable attendance, good communication skills, and ability to work within a goal-oriented team. We are willing to train a motivated candidate.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Required Qualifications for Level 3
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of additional education and/or related experience
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Confident reading cable drawings, bill of materials and cable training guides.
  • Use of MES software tools
  • Attention to detail when creating technical documentation
  • Demonstrated reliable attendance, good communication skills, and ability to work within a goal-oriented team
  • Experience working within cross-functional departments to synthesize information and resolve issues
  • Ability to work 2nd Shift (2pm-11:30pm)


Required Qualifications for Level 4
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of additional education and/or related experience
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Confident reading cable drawings, bill of materials and cable training guides.
  • Use of MES software tools
  • Attention to detail when creating technical documentation
  • Demonstrated reliable attendance, good communication skills, and ability to work within a goal-oriented team
  • Experience working within cross-functional departments to synthesize information and resolve issues
  • Ability to work 2nd Shift (2pm-11:30pm)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with cable auto braiding machines
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Forms, etc.)
  • Experience developing cable technician process training materials


About Launch Systems: From rockets that launch from below the sea to ground and air-launched rockets, our customers rely on our solid rocket motors to conduct their most important missions.

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

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

Primary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $68,300.00 - $113,900.00

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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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