Electronic Technician 2/3

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

2d • $56,000 - $111,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Electronic Technician 2 or 3 for its Rancho Bernardo, California facility. This is a first-shift, full-time, on-site position with no remote, hybrid, or telework option. The technician will work within a technical team responsible for building, integrating, testing, and maintaining communications hardware in laboratories, from single equipment racks to systems with more than 10 racks, and will provide technical support to engineers.

Requirements

• For Electronic Technician 2: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• For 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 industry-standard connectors, including D38999, D-sub, twinax, and RJ45.
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds.
• Color vision sufficient to identify cables and wires.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an aptitude for learning new material quickly.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past six years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time, as determined by business needs.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
• Ability to work first shift and full-time on-site at the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs (SAP) and a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with the design and laboratory integration of communication systems and/or networked systems.

Responsibilities

• Build systems using engineering drawings, configuration documentation, and recovery documentation.
• Support startup and shutdown procedures, acceptance testing and delivery, and post-delivery support.
• Support the build and installation of custom cables, wire harness assemblies, and tray assemblies using engineering drawings and interconnect diagrams.
• Produce engineering documentation and reports, including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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