RVA CLS Field Field Technician 2 / 3 - 17825
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring an RVA CLS Field Technician 2 or 3 for the Minuteman III Wing location at F.E. Warren in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The technician inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment for the Missile Field Battlespace Awareness Remote Visual Assessment system and assists with program upgrades, testing, performance tracking, and documentation. The work includes year-round dispatch to remote missile fields, climbing and maintaining equipment on radio towers, and working at heights of up to 50 feet from a bucket truck. The role requires maintaining tower-climbing and other equipment-operation certifications, following industrial safety and security protocols, and working in varied environmental conditions. Occasional travel is required. The schedule is 5/40, Monday through Friday, shift 1.
Requirements
- Technician 2: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of additional education and/or related experience.
- 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.
- Ability to climb ladders, poles, and towers.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and work in varied environmental conditions.
- Valid current driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Current/active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
- Experience with Minuteman III systems or other U.S. Air Force 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 installation of program upgrades.
- Support performance tracking and maintain accurate documentation.
- Adhere strictly 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 and verify functionality.
- Maintain qualification for tower-climb certification.
- Operate and inspect calibrated tools.
- Comply with safety and security policies and procedures while on-site or in a laboratory.
- Follow technical guidance in the program maintenance manual.
- Safely operate vehicles and equipment.
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
