Electrical Avionics Technician 3

Northrop Grumman • San Antonio, TX

6d • $60,500 - $100,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Electrical Avionics Technician to support an F-18 service life modification program in San Antonio, Texas. The technician will provide organizational- and depot-level support for the aircraft’s electrical systems. The role requires F-18 experience and familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs. An active Secret government clearance is required and must be maintained. The position involves travel approximately 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of F-18 experience, with familiarity in inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.
• Have and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
• Ability to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds, climb ladders and aircraft stands, and stand for long periods on uneven or slippery terrain.
• Must pass a physical and weigh-in for fall protection.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy F-18 or EA-18G squadrons on deployment.
• Fighter-type aircraft maintenance experience.
• A&P license.
• U.S. Navy or USMC background.

Responsibilities

• Understand and carry out pre-flight and post-flight activities and inspections.
• Perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance with applicable directives.
• Read and interpret wiring schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, and test procedures.
• Set up and use torque wrenches and common hand tools, including wrenches and safety-wire pliers.
• Operate specialty tools such as crimpers, multimeters, M1 meters, air data test sets, and pin extractors.
• Remove, replace, and function-check aircraft components and assemblies.
• Repair, splice, solder, and bundle wiring; disassemble, pin, and de-pin connectors.
• Maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion, and distribution.
• Inspect and maintain aircraft batteries and electrical components.
• Maintain aircraft interior and exterior lighting.
• Handle electrical control of aircraft systems, including hydraulics, landing gear, utilities, and power plant engines.
• Supervise automatic flight control and stabilization systems.
• Detail aircraft compass, altitude reference, and inertial navigation systems.
• Document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, and parts requests.
• Comply with health and safety, tool control, foreign object damage (FOD) control, training, and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed