(Skillbridge) – Engineering Technician – Electrical Ground Support Equipment
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Engineering Technician to support its Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) group at its Chandler, Arizona facility. The EGSE team supports programs through the design, testing, and sustainment of ground-support and test-equipment hardware used in vehicle integration and launch. Team members contribute across the program lifecycle. This is a DoD SkillBridge internship for transitioning service members, providing on-the-job training in an entry- to mid-level career role on a schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week. The program offers professional development, leadership networking, and training in Northrop Grumman leadership principles, company history, customer and stakeholder engagement, products and services, and core job responsibilities. Participants remain active-duty service members and are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman. The program is designed to provide a potential path to a full-time opportunity at its conclusion. The technician will support engineering documentation and drawing-release activities, help maintain EGSE part-selection information and team resources, and assist with other technical work such as hands-on testing. Day-to-day work is completed with oversight from senior engineers, with safety as the top priority. SkillBridge participants must have served at least 180 days on active duty, be within 12 months of separation or retirement, expect an honorable discharge, have completed service TAPS/TGPS and an ethics brief within the past 12 months, and obtain written authorization from their unit commander before the internship begins. An active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus four years of additional education and/or related experience.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
- For SkillBridge eligibility: at least 180 days of active-duty service; within 12 months of separation or retirement; anticipated honorable discharge; completion of TAPS/TGPS; participation in an ethics brief within the last 12 months; and written unit commander authorization before the internship begins.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a related technology field and two years of related experience.
- Ability to read system-level electrical schematics and parts lists and identify basic electronic components.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Forms.
- Experience with Microsoft Visio or other CAD software.
- Attention to detail when creating technical documentation.
- Experience using basic electronics test equipment such as digital multimeters and power supplies.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow standard test procedures.
- Electrical- or electronics-related technical skills.
- Experience with Automated Test Equipment, Special Test Equipment, Electrical Ground Support Equipment, or Hardware Integration Labs.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering teams with digital formatting and release of engineering documentation.
- Manage drawing-release cycles and drive them to completion.
- Coordinate with engineering teams to incorporate changes identified during peer review.
- Format engineering drawings in accordance with industry CAD best practices.
- Review Bills of Material for accuracy against engineering drawings.
- Train technicians and engineers on the drawing-release process.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of drawing-release processes.
- Review electrical drawings and documentation for formatting errors and consistency across programs.
- Help organize team resources, including the SharePoint page, training documents, and team network file directory.
- Maintain a Part Selection List for Electrical Ground Support Equipment.
- Participate constructively and support team decisions and goals.
- Support the engineering team with other technical tasks, including hands-on testing.
- Prioritize safety in every aspect of the role.
- Complete day-to-day activities with oversight from senior engineers.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
