Electronic Technician 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

1d•$48,400 - $95,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Electronic Technician - Level 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Rapid Capabilities Lab supporting our Test & Evaluation Center of Technical Excellence (CoTE) organization. This position is located on site in Melbourne, FL. The Rapid Capabilities Lab is in need of an adaptable Electronic technician to join our fast-paced, dynamic fabrication environment. In this role, you will support multiple programs, collaborate closely with lab and test engineering. You will be expected to think critically throughout the build process, be able to follow complex direction, and communicate technical observations in a collaborative environment. This position is ideal for a proactive team player who thrives on variety, handles shifting priorities with ease, and is genuinely eager to learn and expand their technical skillset. To excel in this role, you must possess a strong foundation in cable/harness fabrication, understand standard shop practices, and build specifications.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 2).
High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 3).
Must have ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 50lbs and work with hazardous-materials, in accordance with safety regulations.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams and custom cable assemblies.
Experience building and installing custom harness assemblies in accordance with industry standards.
Experience with industry standards for connectors including, but not limited to D38999, Dsub, twinax, RJ45, etc.
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficiency with CPLM and NX
Knowledge of schematic diagrams and other engineering documentation.
Active US Secret Government Clearance
Experience in soldering

Responsibilities

Maintaining the Lab space including 5’s and tool control.
Assembling and building Cable harness
Supporting development engineering activities such as design, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronic systems.
Conducting routine testing, troubleshooting, prototype building, and developmental engineering tasks.
Performing operational tests to ensure conformance with design specifications.
Diagnosing and isolating malfunctions down to the component level.
Conducting engineering tests and collecting data.
Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.