Northrop Grumman

EngineeringTechnician2/3(2ndShift)

$56–93k Palmdale, California, United States; Edwards AFB, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Engineering Technician 2/3 (2nd Shift) at Northrop Grumman. Skills: communications hardware, engineering drawings, custom cables. Build systems using engineering drawings. Support startup & shutdown procedures”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

preliminary analyses of data

Eligibility Requirements

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time, work full-time, on-site, no remote / hybrid / telework available, Must have an active US Government clearance, Must have the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance, Must be physically able to move up to 50 lbs, Must have color vision, U.S. Citizenship is required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School diploma or equivalent, 2 years of related professional/military experience, 4 years of related professional/military experience, active US Government clearance, background investigation within the past 6 years, enrolled into Continuous Evaluation, ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance, ability to interpret engineering drawings, working experience building and installing custom harness assemblies, working experience with industry standards for connectors, ability to move up to 50 lbs, color vision to identify cables and wires

Nice to Have

Active DoD Top Secret clearance, investigation date within the last 5 years, ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs, Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

What You'll Do.

Build systems using engineering drawings

Support startup & shutdown procedures

Support build and installation of custom cables

Produce engineering documentation

Perform detailed mathematical calculations

Conduct preliminary analyses of data

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work within a technical team; provide technical support to engineers

Communication Scope

communication skills; interpersonal skills

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