U109 Engineering Technician C - 1st Shift

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician C to join its team. This position is located in Linthicum, MD.

The Engineering Technician C will construct, test and troubleshoot a variety of electro-mechanical-optical circuits and equipment under the guidance, direction and supervision of higher classified personnel.

1. Construct, wire, bond, test and modify breadboard circuitry, micro circuit equipment and the like, where basic electronic knowledge is required in the location of components and devices for proper functioning of unit, working from detailed instructions such as sketches, schematics, string list and oral instructions.  Make elementary layout of units, planning location of components and devices required in unit.  Close guidance received on more critical units.

2. Obtain material, determining required components such as resistors, capacitors, transistors, printed circuits and integrated circuits, wire/bond from sketches and verbal instructions.  Select components of proper value and quality in relation to unit being constructed.  Make proper substitution for unavailable common components.

3. Perform laboratory tests and measurement in electro-mechanical-optical equipment selecting proper instrumentation such as: Oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ammeters, and the like where some interpretation of test data may be required in terms of reliability. 

4. Troubleshoot component items and simple interrelated circuits, selecting proper test instrumentation, which requires basic knowledge of the electro-mechanical laws involved in the functioning of the equipment.

5. Make calculations required in the summarization of data per detailed instructions, using algebraic formulae.

6. Prepare and submit test results and reports to higher classified personnel as required.

This is an SEA union represented position.

This is a 1st shift position.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

-High school graduate or recognized equivalent. 

-Must possess an Associates Degree (minimum 60 semester hours) or two years (minimum 60 semester hours) of college level study with a major in Electronics or a minimum of six months military electronic school plus two years working experience in the maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical equipment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

-Must have knowledge of electronic principles, the ability to wire and assemble circuits and understand the operation of basic test equipment.

-Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and (SCI) access

-U.S. Citizenship Required

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.