
Engineering Technician - Level 1 or Level 2
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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’s Space Sector is seeking a Engineering Technician – Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL.
The Engineering Technician performs hands on activities/tasks associated with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal protection systems application, assembly, and check-out operations.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Knowledge of coating removal, coating application, and hydraulic assembly operations is also desired.
Participates as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost, and scheduling of their team.
Candidate must be well organized and able to follow and execute computer-based shop assembly instructions.
Other duties as assigned
This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.
Basic Qualifications for Level 1:
High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
No clearance required to start
Must pass appropriate background screening to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification badge
Must be a US Citizen
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
No clearance required to start
Must pass appropriate background screening to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification badge
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
General understanding of electronic work instruction systems (MAXIMO, Solumina).
Proficiency with hands-on electrical assembly, application of Thermal Protection (TPS), mechanical assembly, ordnance handling, and ordnance operations.
Discipline to utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, safety glasses, gloves, and coveralls as required by procedure.
Ability to read, understand engineering drawings and schematics.
Capability to understand and follow electronic work instruction documents.
Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.
Proficient with manual and power tools to match drill holes to a precise size for fitment of flight hardware.
Proficient with general heavy equipment usage (crane and forklift).Capability to solder and proficient with electrical harness installation and mate/de-mate of electrical connectors.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Self-motivated, requiring minimal oversite; flexible and adaptable to varying work scope and tasks.
Strives for excellence in workmanship and defect-free products.
Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office.
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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
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Job Details
- Category
- Technician
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, United States
- Posted
- Jan 7, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 8, 2026, 03:10 PM
- Last updated
- Jan 10, 2026, 06:11 AM
- Compensation
- $40,700 - $67,900 per year
About Northrop Grumman
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