Engineering Technician 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking an Engineering Technician 2/3 to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access.

Learn more about our site here:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Responsibilities:

• Operates modern analytical test instrumentation.
• Performs standard analytical test methods for quality control, material assessment, or engineering evaluation.
• Provides technical support to plant personnel on a variety of technical tasks.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Follows engineering documentation requirements including specifications and drawings.
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas.
• Performs quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
• Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• Disposes of raw materials per regulatory guidelines
• Communicates with multiple departments daily.
• Monitors gauge and instrument calibrations.  Ensures calibration cycles are not exceeded.  
• Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
• Makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; collects and prepares data for evaluation; and documents results in lab notebook and lab management system.
• Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling test fixtures.
• Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
• Communicates effectively as part of a team.
• Maintains the highest safety standards by following documented procedures.
• Maintains high ethical standards of work and personal conduct.
• Ability to change job assignments to support program’s needs.
• Ability to multitask.

Basic Qualifications Engineering Technician 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience to qualify for a Level 2.
• Ability to routinely lift 30 pounds.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in MS office.
• Ability and willingness to provide coverage on weekends and off shifts as needed.
• The ability to obtain a United States Government Secret security clearance for which US citizenship is a prerequisite.

Basic Qualifications Engineering Technician 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience to qualify for a Level 3.
• Ability to routinely lift 30 pounds.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in MS office.
• Ability and willingness to provide coverage on weekends and off shifts as needed.
• The ability to obtain a United States Government Secret security clearance for which US citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications both levels:

• Experience handling energetics, hazardous chemicals, and solvents preferred.
• Technology Degree preferred.

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.