Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineering Technician 1 or 2 to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in a Production, Workshop, or Laboratory environment.
The candidate will work within a technical team responsible for building, testing, and analyzing Materials and Materials Systems; and will provide technical support to Engineers and other Laboratory Staff.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
• Machine basic parts and fixtures per drawings and work instructions under supervision.
• Fabricate and assemble test fixtures and specimens using standard shop practices and hand tools.
• Operate the waterjet system for assigned cuts, stage materials, follow procedures, and verify completed parts.
• Perform daily cleanup and routine care of lab spaces, machine shop, and shared equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance on the Waterjet and other Machine Shop Tools with Facilities and outside vendors.
• Coordinate calibration for electronic Laboratory equipment with the Metrology group and outside vendors.
• Order and restock tools, consumables, and PPE.
• Receive, label, store, and issue chemicals per guidelines and keep chemical storage areas organized.
• Maintain tracking and accountability of government property.
• Process outdated equipment for Surplus removal.
• Uphold general lab and shop cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with test and measurement duties in the Lab under supervision, including gathering, maintaining, formatting, compiling, and manipulating of technical data.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required.
Basic Qualifications
• Engineering Technician 1: High School diploma or equivalent
• Engineering Technician 2: High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years additional education and/or related experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Candidate MUST be a US citizen and MUST be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and Special Program Access.
Preferred Qualifications
• Machine shop experience / certifications.
• Electronics assembly experience / certifications.
• Experience working in an organized laboratory, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance in scope within the last 6 years, and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
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