Engineering Technician – Level 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

The Mechanical Engineering Instrumentation and Test group team is hiring an Engineering Technician – Level 3/4 at our Chandler, AZ location.

This role will work directly with engineers, managers, and technicians from Mechanical and Energetics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration & Test, and Quality. 

Essential Functions:

• Conduct vibration testing on various parts and subsystems on electrodynamic shaker tables
• Perform hands on test setup and instrumentation - mounting unit on/off shaker table and installing accelerometers
• Provide both formal and informal status communications to direct manager, as well as other leads and managers in other groups and departments as required
• Perform table top reviews
• Post process test data, and provide input to test reports
• Support test equipment maintenance, and maintain a clean/organized work environment
• Work in close collaboration with other technicians and engineers

Basic Qualifications Engineering Technician – Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience
• Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Security clearance
• Experience with hand tools
• Able to work on-site (not remote)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills strong communicator, and ownership of tasks and problems

Basic Qualifications Engineering Technician – Level 4:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience
• Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Security clearance
• Experience with hand tools
• Able to work on-site (not remote)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills strong communicator, and ownership of tasks and problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US DoD Secret Security clearance, or higher at the time of application
• Experience with environmental and/or vibration testing
• Experience with instrumentation and data logging equipment
• Experience in an aerospace environment
• Experience with pneumatic and/or ordnance testing
• Experience using Siemens NX to design parts and assemblies
• Experience using Teamcenter

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