Field Technician 3/4 Secret clearance 17353
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Field Technician at level 3 or 4. The role supports inspection, maintenance, transport, and on-site assembly of high-value weapons, missile, and ground support equipment. Work is performed under strict procedural controls and high accountability, with coordinated oversight involving government and contractor stakeholders. The technician inspects, tests, assembles, disassembles, and maintains weapons-system components, launch and missile support equipment, and specialized aerospace ground equipment according to technical orders and work packages. The role also performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and structural systems, including mechanical alignments and basic electronic troubleshooting. The position requires precise accountability for assets, components, and specialized tools; maintaining equipment logs and turnover documentation; and following written procedures line by line while meeting safety, quality, and technical-order requirements. The technician supports secure transport and timely delivery of equipment to offsite locations, coordinates vehicles and tools as needed, participates in procedure reviews and continuous improvement, and works with facilities, program managers, and contracting teams on site surveys, staging, and local sustainment activities. The position requires a Secret clearance at the start, with the ability to attain a Top Secret clearance. Travel is listed as 10% of the time, and the role may involve work at customer sites, heavy equipment, and varied environmental conditions. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- For level 3: at least 4 years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting electronic or mechanical systems or field equipment.
- For level 4: at least 6 years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting electronic or mechanical systems or field equipment.
- Hands-on experience maintaining mechanical and electronic systems.
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to travel and work at customer sites; flexible schedule.
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in varied environmental conditions.
- U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the start, with the ability to attain a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Technical certificate or associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, mechanical technology, or a related field.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record and ability to operate and drive large equipment or vehicles.
- Training or certification in safety, vehicle operation, or specialized equipment handling.
- Familiarity with remote diagnostic tools, test equipment, and standard maintenance practices.
- Military experience, such as Air Force 2W2X1 or 2M0XX career fields, or similar experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, test, assemble, disassemble, and maintain weapons-system components, launch and missile support equipment, and specialized aerospace ground equipment in accordance with technical orders and work packages.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and structural systems; perform mechanical alignments and basic electronic troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate inventory accountability for assets, components, and specialized tools, and prepare or update equipment logs and turnover documentation.
- Follow written procedures line by line and comply with safety, quality, and technical-order requirements.
- Support secure transport and timely delivery of presentation and mission equipment to offsite locations; coordinate vehicles and tools as required.
- Participate in peer procedure reviews, procedure consolidation, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinate with facilities, program managers, and contracting teams to support site surveys, staging, and local sustainment activities.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
