SCA Engineering Technician 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Yorktown, VA

8d•$26 - $31•Onsite

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 is seeking a SCA Engineering Technician 3 / SCA Engineering Technician 4 Progressive Depot Level Repair Technician to join our Progressive Depot Level Repair team in Yorktown, Virginia. This position can be filled as an Engineering Technician 3 or 4 and is within the MK-48 Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA), which provides critical support to the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet with an onsite repair capability for the MK-48 Heavyweight Torpedo. This is a government facility that is comprised of a mixture of Contractor, Civil Service, and Military personnel. The individual will complete a variety of maintenance actions and repairs using detailed procedures and will have oversight from a direct manager.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED and 0-2 plus years related experience
US Citizen with active security clearance
Ability to lift 30 lbs. and wear Steel Toe Shoes and other safety gear
Ability to pass an Explosive Handler Physical
Ability to obtain Arms and Ammunition Explosive Screening
Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Windows Desktop OS, Office Product suite
Ability to work onsite in Yorktown, VA
Demonstrated experience using electronic test equipment, test fixtures, hand tools, calipers, torque wrenches, and dial depth gauges during electro-mechanical maintenance actions
Proven ability to perform repair actions on subcomponents of larger systems
Experience using digital and paper processes to document repair actions and follow work instructions
Prior experience inspecting components in accordance with established criteria and determining/executing corrective maintenance actions to restore components

Nice To Haves

AA Degree / 2-year technical degree
2 plus years related experience or technical school certificate

Responsibilities

Follow detailed instructions utilizing digital and paper processes
Initiate torpedo repair processes and perform electro-mechanical maintenance actions in accordance with government approved procedures
Perform periodic maintenance, inspections, and tests on automatic test equipment during preventative and corrective maintenance actions
Use digital systems and paper processes for repair documentation and to access and follow work instructions
Perform various ordnance handling evolutions by using overhead cranes
Disassemble, clean, inspect, assemble, and test torpedo components
Perform depot level maintenance actions to inspect/repair torpedo components
Identify damage and troubleshoot test failures on torpedo components utilizing applicable work instructions, engineering schematics, and local procedures
Demonstrate level of knowledge during quarterly and annual assessments, as required
Acquire and maintain CPR certification
Demonstrated ability leading mechanical repairs, torpedo testing, and maintenance actions
Experience using overhead CAT III cranes and leading ordnance handling evolutions
Demonstrated experience training personnel on torpedo mechanical repairs and maintenance actions
Demonstrated experience delivering training presentations, on-the-job training, and cross functional topics to increase work center level of knowledge
Ability and willingness to perform additional responsibilities to support work center requirements
Initiate process improvements to reduce costs, add clarity, and/or streamline procedures
Obtain Quality Assurance Inspector certification
Prior experience with additional duties outside of routine job responsibilities