Engineering Technician 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Engineering Technician – Level 2 to join our team in Promontory, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Successful candidate will perform, instrumentation, assembly, disassembly, and testing of articles in support of development and production rate programs. Candidate will be required to review and implement test plans, drawings, specifications and work to written shop planning. Desired skills include strong working knowledge and experience in instrumentation installation, operation of control systems and data acquisition systems, operating specialized equipment and tooling, handling operations, crane and occasional forklift operations, and safe use of hazardous chemicals. Implementation of continuous improvement using 5S principles will be required. Job function requires use of standard computer skills. Must have experience in set-up, fabrication, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. Must have strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry. This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
- Ability to read, clearly interpret and accurately follow shop planning, standard work documents, and other written instructions.
- Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.
- Proficient with manual and power tools.
- Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)
- Must be able to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree in a technical or STEM discipline.
- Electronics/Data Acquisition troubleshooting experience.
- Demonstrated experience with two part adhesives and bonding operations
- Working knowledge of Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems.
Responsibilities
- Work as a member of a team in a highly collaborative, communication dependent, safety focused environment.
- Perform installation, hookup, checkout, and operation of sensing equipment on test articles.
- Perform mechanical assembly and disassembly of test fixtures.
- Familiar working with hydraulics, pneumatics, standard shop equipment, trouble shooting of electronic and electrical equipment, operation of specialized testing equipment and tooling, handling operations, crane, manlift, and forklift operations.
- Safe use of various chemicals, cleaners and bonding compounds.
- Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
