Northrop Grumman
FlightTestTechnician3/4
“Flight Test Technician 3/4 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Flight Test, Aerospace Systems, Instrumentation. Assist test engineers. Perform engineering designs”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
25% of the Time Travel, Secret Clearance, Special Programs Access (SAP), Moderate strenuous physical work, Repetitious work, Lifting up to 30 pounds, Access small confined spaces, Work in enclosed environments, Ability to obtain US Passport, Flexible work schedule, Extended shifts, Holidays, Weekends
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
Set up lab subassemblies
Test lab subassemblies
Fabricate harness assemblies
Route harness assemblies
Install harness assemblies
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
Follow safety guidelines
Work over ambient noise
Work in enclosed spaces
Work in awkward spaces
Work in elevated spaces
Travel internationally
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Part of a team; Work with team members
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
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