Northrop Grumman

Engineering Technician 3/4

Northrop Grumman$66K — $131K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent with 4-6 years of related professional/military experience (depending on level).
  • Active US Government clearance; must maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings per ASME and IEEE standards.
  • Experience building and installing custom harness assemblies following industry standards.
  • Familiarity with various connector types (D38999, Dsub, etc.).
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and have color vision to identify cables and wires.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

  • Build systems using engineering drawings and documentation.
  • Support equipment startup and shutdown procedures, including ATP/Delivery and post-delivery support.
  • Construct custom cables and wire harness assemblies from technical diagrams.
  • Produce engineering documentation including reports and schematics.
  • Conduct detailed calculations and preliminary analyses of technical data.
  • Work full-time on-site with occasional travel up to 25%, potentially surging to 40%.
  • Collaborate within a technical team on building, testing, and maintaining communications hardware.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements including a 4/10 schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Extensive learning opportunities and exposure to diverse projects.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal needs.
  • Comprehensive health insurance, life, and disability insurance coverage.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Engineering Technician 3/4to join the team of qualified individuals on our Integrated Product Team. This (leadership) role is located onsite in Palmdale, CA or Edwards AFB, CA.

This exciting position will offer the opportunity to work within a technical team responsible for the building, integration, test and maintenance of communications hardware in laboratory and field settings ranging in complexity from single rack of equipment to 10+ racks and will provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build systems using engineering drawings, configuration & recovery documentation,
  • Support startup & shutdown procedures, ATP/Delivery, as well as post-delivery support.
  • Support the build and installation of custom cables and wire harness assemblies as well as tray assemblies from engineering drawings and interconnect diagrams.
  • Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics),
  • Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas, conducting preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
  • The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required with occasional surge travel periods of up to 40%.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of related professional/military experience.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent AND 6 years of related professional/military experience.

Basic Qualifications for both Level 3 and 4:

  • Must have an active US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams and custom cable assemblies.
  • Working experience building and installing custom harness assemblies in accordance with industry standards.
  • Working experience with industry standards for connectors including, but not limited to D38999, Dsub, twinax, RJ45, etc.
  • Must be physically able to move up to 50 lbs.
  • Must have color vision to identify cables and wires.
  • Candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude to learn new material quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with investigation date within the last 5 years, ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs (SAP) and a DOD Top Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
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