# Engineering Tech 3/4 **Company:** [Northrop Grumman](https://zerogtalent.com/space-companies/northrop-grumman) **Location:** Rocket Center, WV **Work mode:** On-site **Employment type:** Full Time **Salary:** USD 58K–114K/yr **Category:** Operations **Listed:** 2026-11-12 [View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/northrop-grumman/engineering-tech-3-4-R10260465) ## What you'll do - Perform specification testing on energetic/explosive samples - Evaluate cured resin samples using thermal analysis instrumentation - Provide technical support to plant personnel - Perform standard analytical test methods for quality control - Maintain technical data and engineering documentation ## What you need - High school diploma and 4+ yrs of relevant work experience - Ability to routinely lift 30 pounds and work in tight spaces - Proficient in MS Office - Ability to obtain US government Secret security clearance - US Citizenship required ## Job description RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time ### **Description** 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. Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. **Principal Responsibilities** - Performs specification testing on energetic/explosive samples. - Evaluates cured resin samples using Thermal Analysis Instrumentation.   - Provides technical support to plant personnel on a variety of technical tasks. - Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing solutions and performing routine reactions. - Performs standard analytical test methods for quality control, material assessment, or engineering evaluation. - Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results. - Follows engineering documentation requirements including specifications and drawings. - Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas. - Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.  - Disposes of test samples per regulatory guidelines. - Communicates with multiple departments on a daily basis. - Monitors gauge and instrument calibrations.  Ensures calibration cycles are not exceeded.   - Makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; collects and prepares data for evaluation; and documents results in lab notebook and lab management system. - Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting, washing, and storing glassware. - Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. - Communicates effectively as part of a team. - Maintains the highest safety standards by following documented procedures. - Maintains high ethical standards of work and personal conduct. - Ability to change job assignments to support program’s needs. - Ability to multitask. _This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technician 3 or Engineering Technician 4 level based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, and qualifications._ **Basic Qualifications Engineering Technician 3:** - High school diploma and 4 years of relevant work experience. - Ability to routinely lift 30 pounds and ability to work in tight spaces. - Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting. - Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. - Proficient in MS Office. - Ability and willingness to provide coverage on weekends. - Ability to obtain a US government Secret security clearance as needed, for which US Citizenship is a prerequisite. **Basic Qualifications Engineering Technician 4:** - High school diploma and 6 years of relevant work experience. - Ability to routinely lift 30 pounds and ability to work in tight spaces. - Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting. - Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. - Proficient in MS Office. - Ability and willingness to provide coverage on weekends. - Ability to obtain a US government Secret security clearance as needed, for which US Citizenship is a prerequisite. **Preferred Qualifications both levels:** - Associates Degree in STEM field. - Strong communication skills are required due to daily interactions with multiple departments and levels of authority. - Experience handling hazardous chemicals and solvents preferred. Primary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $68,300.00 - $113,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. 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