Engineering Technician 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman•El Segundo, CA

10d•$56,000 - $111,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineering Technician 1 or 2 to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in a Production, Workshop, or Laboratory environment. The candidate will work within a technical team responsible for building, testing, and analyzing Materials and Materials Systems; and will provide technical support to Engineers and other Laboratory Staff.

Requirements

Engineering Technician 2: High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
Engineering Technician 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Basic Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
Candidate MUST be a US citizen and MUST be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Nice To Haves

Machine shop experience / certifications.
Electronics assembly experience / certifications.
Experience working in an organized laboratory, manufacturing, or production environment.
Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
Active US Government Secret Clearance in scope within the last 6 years, and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Responsibilities

Machine basic parts and fixtures per drawings and work instructions under supervision.
Fabricate and assemble test fixtures and specimens using standard shop practices and hand tools.
Operate the waterjet system for assigned cuts, stage materials, follow procedures, and verify completed parts.
Perform daily cleanup and routine care of lab spaces, machine shop, and shared equipment.
Coordinate preventative maintenance on the Waterjet and other Machine Shop Tools with Facilities and outside vendors.
Coordinate calibration for electronic Laboratory equipment with the Metrology group and outside vendors.
Order and restock tools, consumables, and PPE.
Receive, label, store, and issue chemicals per guidelines and keep chemical storage areas organized.
Maintain tracking and accountability of government property.
Process outdated equipment for Surplus removal.
Uphold general lab and shop cleanliness and safety.
Assist with test and measurement duties in the Lab under supervision, including gathering, maintaining, formatting, compiling, and manipulating of technical data.