Avionics Field Technician 4

Northrop Grumman•Patuxent River, MD

5d•$79,100 - $131,900•Onsite

About The Position

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 Aeronautics Systems is looking for an Avionics Field Technician 4 (AT) for the VX-20, E-2D Field Support Team within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be located onsite in Patuxent River, MD. In this role, the successful candidate performs a variety of maintenance, modifications and technical support on E-2D Avionics, EMIRS and electrical systems, equipment, integrated systems, and subsystems, at various customer and/or field locations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Experience with E-2D Avionics systems
Ability to lift 30lbs
Willing and able to work extended shifts, other shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by the company to meet program schedule and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Current, active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret clearance
6 years of experience with E-2D Avionics systems
Basic computer proficiency
Relevant certifications

Responsibilities

Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair E2D avionics systems in accordance with technical specifications and engineering instructions using aircraft wiring schematics and Automated Logistics Environment (ALE) data.
Supports testing, exercises, and operations at CONUS and possible OCONUS locations.
Diagnose and repair of the E-2D systems to include RADAR, EMIRS, RF, internal communications, navigation, IFF, ESM, mission computer, and Data link systems.
Familiarity with updating system software i.e., RADAR, IFF using the Controller Test Set (CTS).