Electronic Engineering Technician (Level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

6h • $56,000 - $111,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Electronic Technician at Level 2 or Level 3 to work on its team in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), California. The position supports a technical team building, integrating, testing, and maintaining communications hardware in laboratory and field settings. Systems range in complexity from a single equipment rack to more than 10 racks. The technician provides technical support to engineers and works in an Integrated Product Team environment.

The role includes datacenter hardware integration, documentation, drawings, and software deployment; construction of rack-based datacenter systems; interpretation and markup of engineering drawings; installation of system interconnect cabling; logistics support and inventory tracking; and implementation of engineering changes. The position is full-time and on-site, with no remote, hybrid, or telework option. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time, with occasional surge periods of up to 40%. An active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance is required at the start, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain additional clearances as described in the posting.

The position may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3, depending on qualifications. The stated primary-level salary range is $5,600 to $93,400, and the secondary-level range is $66,600 to $111,000. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Electronic Technician 2: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Electronic Technician 3: High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• 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 connector industry standards, including D38999, D-sub, twinax, and RJ45.
• Ability to physically move up to 50 pounds.
• Color vision to identify cables and wires.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government SCI clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at the facility; remote, hybrid, and telework are not available.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for learning new material quickly.
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last 5 years, and ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs (SAP) and a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, integrate, test, and maintain communications hardware in laboratory and field settings.
• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• Perform datacenter hardware integration, documentation, drawings, and software deployment.
• Physically construct rack-based datacenter systems with an emphasis on safety, quality, and ease of repair.
• Interpret, mark up or redline, and audit released engineering drawings.
• Install system interconnect cabling for communications, audio, networking, and serial interfaces.
• Perform integrated logistics support and track inbound and outbound hardware inventory.
• Implement engineering changes to systems as required.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment across all levels.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED