Engineering Technician 2

Northrop Grumman•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•$48,400 - $80,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is hiring an Engineering Technician 2 to support development and production-rate programs. The role involves instrumentation, assembly, disassembly, and testing of articles, including work with water and high-pressure hydraulic systems to prove out articles for flight. The technician reviews and implements test plans, drawings, specifications, and written shop planning. The position requires setup, fabrication, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Continuous improvement using 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles is part of the role. The technician works as part of a collaborative, fast-paced team and constructs and wires test fixtures and test chassis from drawings, schematics, and instructions. Responsibilities include installing fixtures on test articles, mechanically setting up articles in testing areas, and compiling reports, data, planning, certifications, and other materials for internal and customer hardware packages. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, computer and communication skills, and disciplined adherence to instructions and procedures. The role is fully onsite, with no telecommuting or work-from-home option. The stated standard schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posting identifies the work location as 6348 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, Utah, says the position will transfer full-time to the Copper Crossing location, and also states that the employee will report daily to the Propulsion Systems location in Clearfield, Utah. Occasional work at other locations, including Salt Lake City or Promontory, Utah, may be required at the manager’s discretion; some domestic travel may also be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant experience, or an associate’s degree/certificate in a technical discipline.
Proficiency with manual and power tools for daily use.
Previous experience gathering, maintaining, and compiling technical data.
Ability to read engineering documentation and reports, including drawings and schematics.
Ability to understand and follow electronic work-instruction documents.
Ability to read, clearly interpret, and accurately follow standard work and other written instructions.
Ability to use calibrated measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.
Strong computer and communication skills, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills for creating clear documentation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Ability to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
Ability to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation.
Ability to qualify for a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a technical or STEM discipline.
Electronics or data acquisition troubleshooting experience.
Working knowledge of hydraulic systems.
Working knowledge and experience in instrumentation installation, control systems, and data acquisition systems.
Experience operating specialized equipment and tooling, handling operations, cranes, and forklifts, and safely using hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

Perform instrumentation, assembly, disassembly, and testing of articles in support of development and production-rate programs.
Work with water and high-pressure hydraulic systems to prove out articles for flight.
Review and implement test plans, drawings, specifications, and written shop planning.
Use 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles for continuous improvement.
Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, communication-dependent team environment.
Construct and wire test fixtures and test chassis using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
Install fixtures on test articles for verification and data sampling.
Mechanically set up test articles in the testing area using wrenches, fasteners, and power tools.
Compile reports, data, planning, certifications, and other materials for internal and customer hardware packages.
Follow detailed instructions, standard work, procedures, and written work instructions.
Use standard computer applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
Set up, fabricate, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
Use specialized equipment and tooling; support handling operations and crane and occasional forklift operations; safely handle hazardous chemicals.