Engineering Technician 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

1d•$48,400 - $95,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join their team in Promontory, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The successful candidate will perform instrumentation, assembly, disassembly, and testing of articles in support of development and production rate programs. The 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. This position offers rewarding work that contributes to advancements in the aerospace and defense industry and 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 (for Level 2).
High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 3).
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government 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.
Must be able to qualify for a U.S. Government security clearance.
Experience in set-up, fabrication, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Standard computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge and experience in instrumentation installation.
Experience with operation of control systems and data acquisition systems.
Experience operating specialized equipment and tooling.
Experience with handling operations, crane and occasional forklift operations.
Implementation of continuous improvement using 5S principles.
Associates degree in a technical or STEM discipline.
Electronics/Data Acquisition troubleshooting experience.
Working knowledge of Hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

Perform instrumentation, assembly, disassembly, and testing of articles in support of development and production rate programs.
Review and implement test plans, drawings, and specifications.
Work to written shop planning.
Perform mechanical assembly and disassembly of test fixtures.
Work as a member of a team in a highly collaborative, communication dependent, safety focused environment.
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.