RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionThe Thermal Test Department is seeking an
Thermal Test Technician (Level 3/4) with electronics and mechanical skill set to support thermal vacuum and cycle testing of complex flight and development hardware. Preferred candidate will be a self-starter able to work independently or in small teams using schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions to perform environmental testing set up and operations. Must be able to demonstrate machine operations as well as mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and repair. The ideal candidate has experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). This position is 100% located in
Redondo Beach, CA.
Typical duties include:
- Operation of thermal vacuum chambers and the associated equipment such as (not limited to): rough, cryo and turbo molecular pumps
- Monitor pressure with ion and convection gauges
- Utilize convection, conduction and radiative methods of heating and cooling energy transfer
- Install, fabricate and troubleshoot thermocouples
- Hook up basic electrical circuits as related to heaters used in thermal vacuum chambers
- Perform helium leak detection and basic plumbing
- Setup and operate QCM and/or RGA contamination monitoring equipment in vacuum chambers
- Work safely with liquid nitrogen and gaseous nitrogen
- Operate cranes, forklifts and other various lift equipment
- Utilize computers and software used for data acquisition and test heater control
- Program and operate temperature process controllers (set point, ramp rate, high and low limits)
- Basic Electronic skills (AC/DC resistance measurements)
- Ability to work off hours and weekends
- Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Work in high bays and cleanrooms
- Candidate must be willing to support any shift when required.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications (Level 3):
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D)
- Minimum 4 years of experience performing technician responsibilities.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Blueprints, Technical Drawings, Diagrams, Instructions, or Schematics.
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance or SCI Access.
Basic Qualifications (Level 4):
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D)
- Minimum 6 years of experience performing technician responsibilities.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Blueprints, Technical Drawings, Diagrams, Instructions, or Schematics.
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance or SCI Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience Operating and Maintaining Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Cycle Chambers
- Experience working on space flight hardware or thermal testing
- Experience with LabView and data acquisition systems
- Experience working in a clean room facility
- Experience with mechanical and electronic repair
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance, DoE Q Clearance OR SCI Access.
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.
