Electronic Technician - level 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

12d•$63,500 - $125,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Electrical / Electro-Mechanical engineering technician – level 3 or 4 to support numerous programs at the Elkton, Maryland location. This individual should have strong skills with computers, instrumentation, test equipment, assembly, measurements and the ability to work with mechanical or electrical design drawings. The role involves coordinating with members of a multi-functional team to execute test setups and complete testing on electronic systems, rocket motors, and rocket motor controls. The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland has a long history of solid-propellant rocket operations, designing, developing, and producing these systems for various customers. The facility also supports offsite engineering and test facilities. The position works closely with Engineering and Testing to manufacture, configure, and execute testing operations, including troubleshooting equipment, setup, assembly, fixturing, testing, equipment maintenance, and documenting results. The technician will assist Engineers and other Test Technicians with projects by building or procuring test equipment, performing setup, and conducting process validations. The ideal candidate should be proficient in many areas and able to quickly become proficient in the listed skills.

Requirements

Four years of related experience or a combination of related experience and related education (for level 3)
Six years of related experience or a combination of related experience and related education (for level 4)
Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, the ability to apply that knowledge to duties involved in engineering functions such as design, development, evaluation, testing, installation and maintenance of electronic equipment.
Experience with test equipment and systems’ interfaces, including installation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs and maintenance of both analog and digital data acquisition systems.
Experience must include: reading and interpreting schematic diagrams, operating a variety of test equipment, duties such as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, on electronic equipment, or similar functions.
The ability to setup and install complex rocket motor test arrangements using engineering direction, drawings and instructions.
Experience with mechanical test equipment and systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical systems.
Work requires the ability to use soldering techniques for building and repairing various types of electrical components including but not limited to circuit boards, cables and assemblies.
Ability to follow strict safety protocols, elevate concerns, follow highly detailed instructions, document discrepancies and resolve conflicts in instructions, tasks or designs.
Detail oriented and an ability to remain highly focused during complex test processes.
Must meet requirements to obtain a secret security clearance which US citizenship is required.
Ability to lift 50 lbs on a routine basis.
Ability to earn instructor certifications for above certifications and teach these certifications (for level 4)
Experience as an instructor or demonstrated ability involving training and team development (for level 4)
Root Cause / Corrective Action, 8D or similar training and experience (for level 4)
Strong skills with computers, instrumentation, test equipment, assembly, measurements and the ability to work with mechanical or electrical design drawings.

Nice To Haves

Military training and experience - Navy/Marine/Air Force 2M tech certification
IPC J-STD-001 certification or Military Equivalent
IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or Military Equivalent
IPC/WHMA-A-610 certification or Military Equivalent
Active secret clearance
Wiring, Harness and PCBA Assembly Specialization
LabVIEW experience
CAD experience

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks
Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data
Constructs, calibrates, adjusts and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems.
Works from schematics, engineering drawings and technical instructions.
Assist engineers and scientists as they create, modify, and test products and processes.
Sets up and configures test equipment, systems, test articles, and software
Perform tests/experiments and records data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis
Utilizes various test equipment for data gathering
Reports data in prescribed format
Perform routine calculations using Excel or other related software and proficient in MS Office
Generates reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics)
Utilizes computer-aided design and drafting equipment
Manufacture of wiring harnesses and cable assemblies.
Coordinates with members of multi‐functional team to execute test setups as well as complete testing on electronic systems, rocket motors, and rocket motor controls.
Assists Engineers and other Test Technicians with projects through building or procuring test equipment, setup, performing testing and process validations.