RVA CLS Field Technician 2 / 3 - 17820

Northrop Grumman•Minot, ND

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Maintenance Technician, Field Technician 2 or 3, at the Minuteman III Wing location in Minot, North Dakota. The position inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment for the Missile Field Battlespace Awareness Remote Visual Assessment system. 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 technician must maintain certifications for tower climbing and operating large special-purpose vehicles, and follow industrial safety and security protocols. Occasional travel is required. The role follows a 5/40 schedule, Monday through Friday, shift 1. Candidates may be hired at Technician 2 or Technician 3 level. Technician 2 requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of additional education and/or related experience; Technician 3 requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of additional education and/or related experience. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable period.

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.
Comply with safety and security policies and procedures while on-site or in the 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 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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k
Educational assistance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid time off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee discounts
Disability insurance
Company-paid holidays
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.