Engineer Test Technician Level 3/4 (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Defense Systems has an opening for an Engineering Test Technician Level 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Weapons business unit located in Northridge, CA. As an integral part of our multi-discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons, you will be on the forefront of developing next generation solutions to protect technology for our nation's warfighters.
This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD security clearance.
As an Engineering Test Technician, you will act as the primary point of contact for any production support, equipment readiness, periodic maintenance, and calibration. Working closely with metrology/calibration group and program management to align technical execution and deliverables with overall program objectives.
Role and responsibilities:

Provide clear directions to production team, ensuring development and production goals are met, risks are mitigated, and issues are driven in a timely manner.
Identify improvements related to throughput and measurement accuracy to enhance quality, cost reduction, operational performance, and improve equipment effectiveness.
Support internal program and business leadership by preparing and delivering briefs, risk assessments, and equipment readiness.
Conduct testing, troubleshooting and coordinate with different support groups daily.
May be required to assist with engineering evaluation or troubleshooting.
Basic Qualifications Engineering Test Technician 3:

High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of industry-related experience.
Experience reading technical drawings, part lists, and component data sheets
Experience in using Specialty Test Equipment (STE) in a manufacturing environment
Ability to manage multiple and concurrent tasks while maintaining a sense of urgency.
Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, self-motivation, leadership.
Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship required)
Basic Qualifications Engineering Test Technician 4:

High school diploma/GED & 6+ years of industry related experience
Experience reading technical drawings, part lists, and component data sheets
Experience in using Specialty Test Equipment (STE) in a manufacturing environment