Engineering Technician 2/3 (2nd or 3rd shift)

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

5d • $48,400 - $95,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Engineering Technician 2 or 3 to work on 2nd or 3rd shift at its Rocket Center, West Virginia location. The position is 100% onsite, with no telework available. The selected level will depend on the candidate’s education, experience, and qualifications. The role supports engineering and manufacturing activities through analytical testing, technical data handling, equipment calibration, and assistance to plant personnel.

Requirements

• For Engineering Technician 2: high school diploma and 2 years of relevant work experience.
• For Engineering Technician 3: high school diploma and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to routinely lift 30 pounds and work in tight spaces.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability and willingness to provide weekend coverage.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret security clearance as needed; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Nice To Haves

• Technology degree.
• Experience handling energetics, hazardous chemicals, and solvents.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate analytical instrumentation.
• Perform standard analytical test methods for quality control, material assessment, or engineering evaluation.
• Provide technical support to plant personnel on a variety of tasks.
• Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, including laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Follow engineering documentation requirements, including specifications and drawings.
• Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas.
• Make quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
• Dispose of raw materials according to regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate across multiple disciplines.
• Monitor gauge, instrument, and equipment calibrations and ensure calibration cycles are not exceeded.
• Perform technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
• Work overtime as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED