Engineering Technician 3

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$66,600 - $111,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring an Engineering Technician (Level 3) for its Manufacturing Engineering team in San Diego, California. The technician will join the San Diego Operations Test Engineering Department, supporting the Communication Systems and Secure Processing and Networking business units. The role 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 communications systems, primarily for aeronautical platforms. The position performs electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical work involving equipment, components, circuit card assemblies, units under test, and systems. The technician works from engineering drawings, schematics, and written or verbal instructions; operates test equipment; conducts tests and documents results; and performs calibration, alignment, adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed. Lab duties include maintaining equipment operability and calibration and keeping the lab clean and organized. The technician also works with the Lab Manager to plan test operations and the layout, fabrication, and assembly of test fixtures and related equipment. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance and SAP access. Travel is 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. The stated salary range is $66,600 to $111,000. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and four additional years of 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 repairing cables.
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.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance.
Current SAP access or ability to obtain SAP access.
U.S. citizenship.

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 to support 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 in accordance with company policy.
Ability to assist with configuration, setup, and operation of test benches and fixtures.
Strong troubleshooting skills for electronic and electrical hardware, including fault isolation and root-cause identification.
Current active Government Secret-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, 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.
Perform lab operations, including ensuring equipment is operable and calibrated and keeping 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 organize 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 or products, making modifications and adjustments as necessary.