Engineering Technician – 4 - Electrical Ground Support Equipment

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

5d•$62,700 - $104,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join its electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) group at its Chandler, Arizona facility. The team designs, tests, and sustains EGSE and test support equipment hardware used in vehicle integration and launch, supporting programs at different stages of their lifecycles. Working with a system electrical engineering team and under broad oversight from senior engineers, the technician performs analysis, design, and testing of complex system-level designs, with a focus on EGSE and test support equipment for launch vehicles. The role applies electrical engineering principles and company standards, supports equipment and design evaluations, and prioritizes safety, quality, and customer service. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred. The stated primary salary range is $62,700 to $104,700. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of additional education and/or related experience.
Ability to obtain an active DoD Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering or electronics principles.
Design, test, or integration experience with EGSE or similar equipment.
Experience with processes applicable to operating test equipment in secure environments.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret clearance.
Knowledge of basic test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and electronic loads.
Broad or high-level circuit design and analysis experience.
Experience designing, testing, integrating, or deploying EGSE or test support equipment.
Experience designing, testing, programming, integrating, or deploying automated test equipment.
Experience testing avionics, electronic components, or electrical systems with purpose-designed test equipment.
Experience releasing engineering documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
LabVIEW programming experience and familiarity with NI hardware and software products.
Contributions to process improvement initiatives.
CompTIA Security+ or similar certification.
Experience using and troubleshooting networks, Windows systems, and RHEL or other Linux distributions.
Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cybersecurity policies.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis, design, and testing of complex system-level designs, focusing on electrical ground support equipment and test support equipment for launch vehicles.
Apply company electrical engineering technical standards.
Study design concepts and criteria for complex problems with guidance.
Apply electrical engineering principles to adapt or improve features from similar successful designs.
Participate constructively in team decisions and support team goals.
Provide quality service to internal and external customers and seek information needed to meet customer needs.
Escalate issues when required.
Evaluate uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs under supervision.
Participate in trade studies for internal projects and procured equipment.
Prioritize safety in all aspects of the role.
Complete day-to-day activities with broad oversight from senior engineers.