RVA CLS Field Technician 2 / 3 - 17820
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Technician 2 or Technician 3 to maintain the Missile Field Battlespace Awareness Remote Visual Assessment system at the Minuteman III Wing location in Minot, North Dakota. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and testing system equipment, as well as assisting with program upgrades and maintaining accurate performance documentation. The position requires year-round dispatch to remote missile fields and work at heights of up to 50 feet using a bucket truck, along with climbing radio towers and maintaining equipment on them. The technician must maintain qualifications for tower climbing, operate large special-purpose vehicles, and follow industrial safety and security protocols. The role follows a Monday-through-Friday, 5/40 schedule on shift 1, with occasional travel.
Requirements
- For Technician 2: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of additional education and/or related experience.
- For Technician 3: High school diploma or equivalent and four years of additional education and/or related experience.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Comply with safety and security policies and procedures while on-site or in a laboratory.
- Follow technical guidance in the program maintenance manual.
- Ability to climb ladders, poles, and towers.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and work in varied environmental conditions.
- Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment.
- Valid current driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Current or active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Experience with Minuteman III systems or other USAF weapons systems.
- ICBM maintenance or security experience.
- Prior or current tower-climbing certification.
- Prior or current certification operating bucket trucks at heights up to 50 feet.
- Active Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
- Fiber optic repair and troubleshooting experience.
- Soldering certification.
- Cat 5 cabling, termination, and repair experience.
- Experience with line-of-sight communications networks.
- Knowledge of network systems and IP-based audio/video systems.
- Experience using special-purpose meters and hand tools.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, and repair system equipment.
- Assist with the installation of program upgrades.
- Support performance tracking and maintain accurate documentation.
- Adhere to Environmental, Health & Safety standards.
- Monitor and replenish bench stock, supplies, and critical equipment.
- Obtain certification to operate special-purpose vehicles up to Class B, requiring a Commercial Driver’s License.
- Maintain CPR and first aid certification.
- Follow directions to conduct on-site testing activities to verify functionality.
- Maintain qualification for tower-climbing certification.
- Operate and inspect calibrated tools.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
