RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for Lab Operations Technician to join our team of qualified, and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL, operating on our 9/80 schedule meaning you will get every other Friday off. This position has no opportunity for remote or hybrid work.
Performs functions associated with Lab Build-up and Operations, including working with engineers in set-up and development tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of cables, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Reads and interprets drawings and schematics. Able to operate and troubleshoot sophisticated systems in support of engineering development requirements. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the development process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments. Performs cabling installations and modifications as required. Installs simple and complex cabling infrastructure for new systems and modification of existing systems.
Essential Functions:
- Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
- Reading and generating engineering documentation, such as reports, drawings, flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics.
- Perform preliminary analyses of test results.
- Use personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
- Utilizes routine development or diagnostic equipment including oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, signal generators and similar test apparatus.
- Conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
- May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and test plans.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either a Principal or Sr Principal
Engineering Technician
Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineering Technician:
- High School Diploma and 4 years of related experiencing, test equipment design.
- Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Engineering Technician:
- High School Diploma and 6 years of related experiencing, test equipment design.
- Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in electronic or systems testing in an electronics laboratory environment
- Ability to work from engineering drawings or models.
- Demonstrated experience with mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and/or fabrication.
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.
