Engineering Technician 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring an Engineering Technician (Level 3) for its Manufacturing Engineering team in San Diego, California. The role is part of the San Diego Operations Test Engineering Department, which supports the Communication Systems and Secure Processing and Networking business units. The position is full-time and onsite at the Rancho Carmel campus, with support for the Spectrum campus as needed. It reports to the Test Engineering Manager in San Diego and supports testing of complex communications systems, primarily those associated with aeronautical platforms. The technician performs electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical work, including constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, testing, and maintaining equipment, components, circuit card assemblies, units under test, and systems. The position uses engineering drawings, schematics, and written or verbal instructions; operates test equipment; documents and reports test data; performs calibration and alignment checks; and makes directed adjustments, modifications, and replacements. Lab duties include maintaining equipment operability and calibration, keeping the lab organized, and working with the Lab Manager to plan testing operations and the layout, fabrication, and assembly of test fixtures and holding devices. Travel is 10% of the time. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and four years of additional education and/or related experience.
- Experience documenting test results and collaborating with engineers and other technicians.
- Experience troubleshooting electronic and electrical systems and components.
- Experience troubleshooting units under test at the board or component level.
- Experience maintaining test equipment.
- Experience with cable repair.
- Experience with inventory control.
- General electrical or mechanical assembly and/or troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in electronics.
- Ability to interpret drawings, including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics.
- Ability to interface with support organizations and management.
- Ability to record and organize test data for engineering evaluation, analysis, and design verification.
- Proficiency with basic engineering test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, logic analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters.
- Experience maintaining lab standards according to company policy.
- Ability to assist with configuration, setup, and operation of test benches and fixtures.
- Strong electronic and electrical hardware troubleshooting skills, including fault isolation and root-cause identification.
- Current active Government Secret-level security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical equipment, components, circuit card assemblies, units under test, and systems.
- Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
- Operate related equipment, conduct tests, and report data in the prescribed format.
- Perform calibration and alignment checks and make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
- Maintain lab equipment operability and calibration, and keep the lab clean and organized.
- Perform systems, subsystems, and structures testing, primarily associated with aeronautical platforms.
- Work with the Lab Manager to plan operations and the layout, fabrication, and assembly of engineering test fixtures, holding devices, and systems needed for testing.
- Use predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test equipment and products, making modifications and adjustments as necessary.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule where available
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
