Engineering Technician - Level 1 or Level 2

The Engineering Technician performs hands on activities/tasks associated with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal protection systems application, assembly, and check-out operations. Knowledge of coating removal, critical coating application, and pneumatic tooling operations is also desired
This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.
As demand grows, we can anticipate scheduled Friday workdays, the possibility of rotating shifts, and the need for overtime.
In this job, you will:

Disassemble hardware and remove coatings for inspection.

Coat surface of parts, assemblies, and finished products with protective coating such as alodine and paint using spray guns.

Select and mix coating material; coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer using brush.

Work from diagrams, drawings and electronics shop instructions, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools.

May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.

May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications.

This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.
Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.

No clearance required to start

Comfortable working from heights utilizing fall protection as well as drive heavy equipment such as forklifts and diesel tugs.

Proficiency with hands-on mechanical assembly, thermal protection material application, protective finish removal processes and paint application of metal structures.

Proficient with manual and power tools.

Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

No clearance required to start

Comfortable working from heights utilizing fall protection as well as drive heavy equipment such as forklifts and diesel tugs.

Proficiency with hands-on mechanical assembly, thermal protection material application, protective finish removal processes and paint application of metal structures.

Proficient with manual and power tools.

Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $40,700.00 - $67,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Cocoa, FL

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10230941

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-29T20:22:14