ENVIRONMENTAL LAB TECH A

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Environmental Lab Technician A for our Undersea Systems facility in the Annapolis, Maryland office. The Undersea Systems Test Department provides high-quality electrical, acoustical, elctro-optical, and electro-mechanical (hydrostatic, environmental, hydraulic/pneumatic) data to support design, development and manufacturing of game-changing maritime technologies - including submarine sensors, unmanned systems, mine hunting systems and torpedoes - that help ensure America's undersea dominance and national security. This position requires operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical lab equipment and facilities, as well as consistent compliance with test specifications.

What You Will Get To Do:

The Environmental Lab Technician A will perform environmental tests and measurements of electronic, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic assemblies and components using standard and precision environmental instrumentation.

The Environmental Lab Technician will also:

• Work from test specifications obtained from higher classified personnel and/or obtain necessary specifications from engineering as required, using established procedures.
• Set up and operate environmental equipment and facilities required, and connect in proper sequence to obtain desired data.
• Interpret resulting data as to its reliability and validity.
• Submit written and/or oral test reports, receive work assignments, instructions and guidance.
• Determine circuit configuration with respect to interconnecting networks involved in utilization of multi-instrument test equipment and units and/or assemblies being tested.
• Perform construction and wiring of test fixtures and test chassis working from drawings, schematics and /or oral instructions.
• Troubleshoot for defects in assemblies and systems, requiring a knowledge of circuit inter-relationship in order to isolate a defect.
• Calibrate environmental equipment, following established procedures, as required to assure proper operation and read-outs.
• Make necessary calculations involving the use of algebraic equations and trigonometric functions, select the applicable formula to solve problems.
• Procure materials, parts and necessary equipment to accomplish work assignments.
• Work under normal guidance from higher classified laboratory personnel, engineer and/or supervisor.
• Guide and assist lower classified employees in environmental laboratory techniques.
• Perform work of equal or lower skill level as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and 4 years of undersea systems test experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
• Experience with environmental test practices (Vibration, Thermal, Hydrostatic).
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance, US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to work overtime and 2nd or 3rd shifts when required.
• Must be able to go on field assignments for short to medium durations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with thermal and vibration testing, especially with Thermotron and Unholtz-Dickie equipment.
• Relevant military schools and MOS (e.g., electronics/avionics schools, or schools for intermediate-level repair or depot-level maintenance of aircraft, complex vehicles/systems, etc.)
• Experience with U.S. Navy-related electronic and mechanical systems
• Prior military experience
• Qualification and experience with common industry standard practices, such as FOD, ESD, Electrical Safety, and basic solder is preferred.
• Experience planning and performing a wide variety of mechanical tasks including manual machining (mill, lathe, sheet metal, saws, drill press) and assembly.

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What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $50,883.00 - $121,755.00

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.