Engineering Technician 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: 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, Mission Systems, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our team. This position will be supporting a cross discipline engineering team at our location in Beavercreek, Ohio.
Engineering Technicians perform hands-on activities and tasks associated with electrical and mechanical systems working with a variety of personnel and equipment to complete complex tasks unique to the Engineering team. These functions include assembly and installation of engineering hardware and test instrumentation, environmental test, RF measurements, and general lab operations. Technicians are also responsible for the associated system's application, assembly, and check-out operations, including electronic configuration and programming. Activities include mechanical assembly, soldering, potting, wiring, using hand tools, multi-meters, and specialized testing equipment as well as working directly with Engineers.
Role description & Responsibilities:
• Work on various projects as assigned to help deliver novel technical solutions.
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
• Compiles reports, data, planning, and other items to for test planning and execution as well as engineering evaluation that will be presented to internal and external customers for evaluation.
• Candidates must be highly organized, attentive to detail, possess strong computer and communication skills.
• Perform construction and wiring of test fixtures and test chassis working from drawings, schematics and instructions.
• This role 100% on-site at our facility in Beavercreek, Ohio, with no work from home options.
The salary range is based on a full-time schedule and will be prorated to the extent the schedule is reduced.
Basic Qualifications:
• Completed High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience gathering, maintaining and compiling technical data.
• Able to read engineering documentation and reports including drawings and schematics.
• Capability to understand and follow work instructions to use various test equipment such oscilloscopes and spectrum & network analyzers.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
• College level coursework in electrical engineering.
• Proficiency with hands-on mechanical assembly, electronics testing, and electronics evaluation.
• A current and active security clearance with a periodic re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years.
Primary Level Salary Range: $41,600.00 - $69,400.00The 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.