Engineering Technician Level 1 or Level 2
About The Position
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Engineering Technician - Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL . The Engineering Technician performs hands on activities/tasks associated with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal protection systems application, assembly, and check-out operations. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Knowledge of coating removal, coating application, and hydraulic assembly operations is also desired. Participates as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost, and scheduling of their team. Candidate must be well organized and able to follow and execute computer-based shop assembly instructions. Other duties as assigned This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- No clearance required to start
- Experience in aerospace or aviation hardware processing.
- Must pass appropriate background screening to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification badge
- Must be a US Citizen
- High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- No clearance required to start
- Experience in aerospace or aviation hardware processing.
- Must pass appropriate background screening to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification badge
- Must be a US Citizen
Nice To Haves
- General understanding of electronic work instruction systems (MAXIMO, Solumina).
- Proficiency with hands-on electrical assembly, application of Thermal Protection (TPS), mechanical assembly, ordnance handling, and ordnance operations.
- Discipline to utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, safety glasses, gloves, and coveralls as required by procedure.
- Ability to read, understand engineering drawings and schematics.
- Capability to understand and follow electronic work instruction documents.
- Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.
- Proficient with manual and power tools to match drill holes to a precise size for fitment of flight hardware.
- Proficient with general heavy equipment usage (crane and forklift).
- Capability to solder and proficient with electrical harness installation and mate/de-mate of electrical connectors.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, requiring minimal oversite; flexible and adaptable to varying work scope and tasks.
- Strives for excellence in workmanship and defect-free products.
- Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- hands on activities/tasks associated with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal protection systems application, assembly, and check-out operations
- coating removal
- coating application
- hydraulic assembly operations
- Participates as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost, and scheduling of their team
- follow and execute computer-based shop assembly instructions
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
