Engineering Technician - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

3d•$53,500 - $89,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring an Engineering Technician Level 2 or 3 at its Elkton, Maryland location. The level offered will depend on the candidate’s education, experience, and competency. The Elkton Propulsion Systems and Controls facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for government and commercial customers, and supports offsite engineering and test facilities. The technician works closely with Engineering to configure and execute testing operations. Work includes troubleshooting equipment, setup and fixturing, testing, equipment maintenance, and documenting setups and test results. The position also assists Engineers and Technicians with projects by building or procuring test equipment, setting up and conducting tests, and performing process validations. Primary testing responsibilities include load testing, pressurization testing, and support for live-fire rocket motor testing. The role requires use of test equipment and computers, including Excel and custom software, to conduct tests, collect and report data, perform routine calculations, and generate reports and drawings. The position is subject to a Federal Explosives License at the facility; hired candidates must complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval as a possessor. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and meet the requirements to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Requirements

For Level 2: High school diploma and at least two years of related experience, or a technology degree or certificate, or military electronics experience.
For Level 3: High school diploma and at least four years of related experience, or a technology degree or certificate, or military electronics experience.
Experience with mechanical test equipment and systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
For Level 3, hands-on experience using soldering techniques and installing, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation such as strain gauges, thermocouples, and pressure transducers.
Ability to follow strict safety protocols, elevate concerns, follow detailed instructions, document discrepancies, and resolve conflicts in instructions, tasks, or designs.
Detail-oriented and able to remain highly focused during complex test processes.
Must be a U.S. citizen and meet requirements to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely.
For Level 3, strong fluency in Microsoft Office applications and computer use.

Nice To Haves

Experience working around energetics.
Experience with high-pressure and mechanical systems, including installation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance.
Experience reading and interpreting schematic diagrams and operating a variety of test equipment, including testing, troubleshooting, modifying, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, or developing electronic equipment or performing similar functions.
Ability to set up and install complex rocket motor test arrangements using engineering direction, drawings, and instructions.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data.
Construct, calibrate, adjust, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.
Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and technical instructions.
Set up and configure test equipment, systems, test articles, and instrumentation.
Perform tests and experiments and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
Use various test equipment to gather data and report results in the prescribed format.
Perform routine calculations using Excel or related software and use MS Office.
Use a computer daily for testing operations, including Excel and custom software.
Generate reports and drawings, including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics.
Support load testing, pressurization testing, and live-fire rocket motor testing.
Assist with projects by building or procuring test equipment, setting up and performing tests, and conducting process validations.