Electronic Technician 2/3-Active Secret Clearance Required

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Electronic Technician - Level 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Lab Test organization.  This position is located in Melbourne, FL.

Please note: A start date, for candidates selected, will be determined after obtaining Special Program Access (SAP).

In this role, you will be performing a variety of tasks that will be done in a Electronic and Lab assembly area. You will be working with a team or individually in a dynamic R&D fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining the Lab space including 5’s and tool control.
• Assembling and building Cable harness and Rack assemblies.
• Supporting development engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronic systems.
• Conducting routine testing, troubleshooting, prototype building, and developmental engineering tasks.
• Performing operational tests to ensure conformance with design specifications.
• Diagnosing and isolating malfunctions down to the component level.
• Conducting engineering tests and collecting data.
• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule (6:00 am to 4:30 pm) with every Friday or Monday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This role will be filled at either a Electronic Test Technician 2 or 3 based on the relevant experience required for each role.

Basic Qualifications Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs, prior to the start of employment
• Must be willing to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and off-shifts to support the business needs.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.  
• Ability to wear a respirator or other safety gear
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 50lbs and work with hazardous-materials, in accordance with safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and/or fabrication.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs, prior to the start of employment
• Must be willing to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and off-shifts to support the business needs.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.  
• Ability to wear a respirator or other safety gear
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 50lbs and work with hazardous-materials, in accordance with safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and/or fabrication.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficiency with CPLM and NX
• Knowledge of schematic diagrams and other engineering documentation.

What We Offer: 

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare and a great 401K matching program!

Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00

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.