Casual/On-Call Master Technician (Level 4)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Casual Technical Professional Master Technician – Level 4 to join our team in Vandenberg, CA.     

This position is a Casual/On-Call employee working on an hourly basis. The salary range is based on a full-time schedule and will be prorated to the extent the schedule is reduced.

This position is fully on-site.  Relocation assistance is not available.

With minimum supervision, the Master Technician will be responsible for the acceptance and qualification testing of a variety of flight hardware components and systems in multiple product lines. This is a highly skilled, non exempt role and can require a security clearance (depending on program assignment), works on hardware for multiple programs and must be able to perform more than one of the following duties: mechanical technician, engineering technician, electronic technician, flight test technician and/or general technician duties.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing Continuity and Isolation testing, Monitor testing and Functional testing (both manually and with ATE) on CCA and box level hardware, some of which will occur in environments including thermal cycling, vacuum and vibration. 

• Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of test and measurement instrumentation such as multimeters, power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems is required, as is the ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics and bills of material.

• Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.

• Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus formal electronics training through technical trade school or military technical school and 6 years of relevant experience

• Skilled in one or more of the following: mechanical technician, engineering technician, electronic technician, flight test technician and/or general technician duties.

• Ability to analyze data and recommend modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.

• Confident using a variety of test and measurement instrumentation such as multimeters, power supplies, function generators and oscilloscopes

• Capable in reading and following schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans

• Familiarity with analog, digital and/or logic systems

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Active or ability to obtain U.S Government Security Clearance

• Aerospace and Defense experience

• ATP / environmental testing and experience using Automated Testing Equipment

Primary Level Salary Range: $1.00 - $2.00

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.