Northrop Grumman

FlightTestTechnician3/4

$67–111k Palmdale, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Flight Test Technician 3/4 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Flight Test, Aerospace Systems, Instrumentation. Assist test engineers. Perform duties”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

25% of the Time Travel, Flexible work schedule, Extended shifts, Holidays, Weekends, Moderate strenuous physical work, Repetitious work, Lifting up to 30 pounds, Work in enclosed environments, Ability to obtain US Passport, Domestic travel, International travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience, Related experience in instrumentation systems, Related experience in structures, Related experience in composites, Related experience in aircraft systems, Related experience in flightline operations, Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret Clearance, Ability to obtain Special Programs Access (SAP) or higher clearance, Perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work, Ability to access small, confined spaces, Ability to work in an enclosed environment, Ability to travel domestically AND internationally, Ability to obtain a US Passport, High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of related experience, Related experience in instrumentation systems, Related experience in structures, Related experience in composites, Related experience in aircraft systems, Related experience in flightline operations, Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret Clearance, Ability to obtain Special Programs Access (SAP) or higher clearance, Perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work, Ability to access small, confined spaces, Ability to work in an enclosed environment, Ability to travel domestically AND internationally, Ability to obtain a US Passport

Nice to Have

Active Secret Government Clearance, In-Scope Program Access, Active US Passport, Experience in LVDT, Experience in strain gages, Experience in string pots, Experience in load cells, Experience in torque transducers, Experience in optical sensors, Experience in audio sensors, Developmental test experience, Production test experience, Mix of back shop maintenance experience, Mix of flightline maintenance experience, Familiarity with Configuration Management, Familiarity with Mission Assurance concepts, Ability to lead lower-level employees, Ability to train lower-level employees, Familiarity with Maintenance Data Collection systems, Basic computer proficiency, Ability to read schematics, Ability to read engineering drawings, Ability to read written instructions, Ability to read verbal instructions, Ability to fabricate fixtures, Ability to assemble fixtures, Ability to fabricate components, Ability to assemble components

What You'll Do.

Assist test engineers

Perform engineering designs

Perform modifications

Perform component work

Set up lab subassemblies

Test lab subassemblies

Perform harness installations

Perform fabricated installations

Perform routed installations

Test aerospace systems

Troubleshoot aerospace systems

Remove aerospace systems

Install aerospace systems

Modify aerospace systems

Maintain aerospace systems

Operate ground equipment

Perform aerospace systems checkout

Perform pre-use inspections

Perform post-use inspections

Read engineering drawings

Interpret engineering drawings

Read written instructions

Interpret written instructions

Read verbal instructions

Interpret verbal instructions

Adhere to safety guidelines

Adhere to safety regulations

Work over ambient noise

Work in enclosed spaces

Work in awkward spaces

Work in elevated spaces

Travel internationally

Support other site locations

Support Military Bases

Support Program needs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Part of a team; Work with engineers; Work with technicians; Work with Vehicle Managers; Work with Test Conductors

Communication Scope

Good communication skills; Excellent communication skills; Communicate over ambient noise; Read technical documents; Interpret technical documents

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