Electromechanical Engineering Technician

Northrop Grumman • Stafford, VA

18d • $91,800 - $137,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Electromechanical Engineering Technician to work at a government customer site in Stafford, Virginia. The technician will support an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program, providing engineering and maintenance for large antenna platforms and associated equipment used to generate RF signals and support communications systems. Equipment includes antennas, antenna gear boxes and motors, motor controllers and servo amplifiers, synchros, encoders, RF switches, and feeds. The role also requires knowledge of coaxial transmission lines, waveguides, Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) and solid-state amplifiers, and related electronic equipment.

The technician analyzes equipment problems, identifies causes, and takes appropriate action to resolve them. Duties may include troubleshooting communication system outages and conducting or coordinating repairs to communications equipment, including hubs, switches, routers, connectors, and cables. The technician may also generate and maintain equipment records, track failure trends, recommend corrective actions and procedures, perform preventive maintenance, and integrate approved equipment modifications into the existing baseline. The role requires travel, a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI and successfully complete a CI polygraph, and the ability to perform work at heights.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, or a high school diploma with 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Military ratings such as Navy CTM, ET, FCT, or comparable military or civilian experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in electronic maintenance and equipment troubleshooting using electronic test equipment and devices.
• Ability to work within a group or independently.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to climb ladders and use personnel lifts at heights of approximately 50 feet while using approved fall protection equipment, and ascend and descend approximately 60 feet of stairs.
• Ability to install and uninstall (lift) devices weighing 50 pounds.
• Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and successfully complete a CI polygraph to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

• Top Secret clearance.
• Experience conducting routine inspections and maintenance on satellite terminals, ground stations, and antennas.
• Experience troubleshooting and improving complex electrical systems.
• Military Electronic Technician (ET) experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance, or similar civilian experience.
• Experience with complex technical issues in radio systems.
• Experience resolving technical issues in various electrical engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and maintenance support for large antenna platforms and associated RF signal-generation and communications equipment.
• Analyze equipment problems, isolate their causes, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Troubleshoot communication system outages and conduct or coordinate repairs to communications equipment, including hubs, switches, routers, connectors, and cables.
• Generate and maintain equipment records, track failure trends, and recommend corrective actions and procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Integrate approved equipment modifications into the existing baseline.

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, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level