Engineering Technician 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Engineering Technician (Level 4) to support on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. This position in on site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote opportunities available for this position.

Overview:

The Engineering Technician will work in the exciting and challenging world of tactical propulsion. Responsibilities center on the use of various technical skills to assist propulsion engineers in the manufacturing of demonstration and development motors.  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 computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. Additional duties may include

Specific responsibilities include:

• Support project objectives by performing fabrication and test activities with the support, guidance and direction of propulsion engineers and leadership.

• Assist with design for manufacturing activities by making thoughtful and valuable suggestions and recommendations for improvements.

• Operate engineering prototyping equipment including but not limited to heated platen press, cure ovens, vertical & horizontal band saws, and small hand tools

• Follow material & process procedures developed by propulsion engineers

• Ability to use scales and calculate material weights and ratios

• Document process steps on development projects

• Work with operations and IPT to manage and coordinate movement of MRB product, including assisting operators with propellant trimming reworks, or assisting with motors being repaired (i.e., slot machining void motors).

• Track motors on DI and assist IPT in timely disposition and processing of MRB product.

• Assist in building of LATs and Engr Evaluation Units.

• Assist in post-fire inspection of LAT’s.

• Assist in writing/exectuing DI rework orders.

• Assist in collecting/preparing scrap hardware including motors for disposal.

• Assist in failure investigations as needed (data gathering, photo taking, photo review, in person review, etc).

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 6 years’ experience in a technical field

• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership & teamwork capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment

• Able to work in an autonomous work environment on complex projects

• Perform hand layup operations using various materials

• Experience using an autoclave and making vacuum bag

Primary 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.