Engineering Technician - Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Magna, UT.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Engineering Test Technicians perform hands-on activities and tasks associated with electrical and mechanical systems working with a variety of departments to complete complex tasks unique to the Engineering Test team. These functions include assembly and installation of test instrumentation, rocket motor ordnance, transportation environmental monitoring, trajectory control systems and performing lifting equipment load testing. 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.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work on various projects as assigned to help improve process and team environment.

• 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, certifications, and other items to comply with internal and customer hardware packages that will be presented to outside customers for review acceptance. 

• 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 will report on-site daily to our Bacchus Plant in Magna, UT. Some domestic travel may be required.

• Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

• High school diploma or GED and 4 years of relevant experience OR associate’s degree/certificate in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and 2 years of relevant experience.

• Previous experience gathering, maintaining and compiling technical data.

• Able to read engineering documentation and reports including drawings and schematics.

• Capability to understand and follow electronic work instruction documents.

• Ability to read, clearly interpret and accurately follow standard work and other written instructions.

• Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.

• Proficient with manual and power tools.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.  Will consider an additional 6+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

• High school diploma or GED and 6 years of relevant experience OR associate’s degree/certificate in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and 4 years of relevant experience.

• Previous experience gathering, maintaining and compiling technical data.

• Able to read engineering documentation and reports including drawings and schematics.

• Capability to understand and follow electronic work instruction documents.

• Ability to read, clearly interpret and accurately follow standard work and other written instructions.

• Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.

• Proficient with manual and power tools.

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Knowledge or experience with explosives or energetic assembly and testing.

• Experience in aerospace or aviation hardware processing.

• Proficiency with hands-on mechanical assembly, ordnance handling, and ordnance system testing.

• A current and active DoD Secret level security clearance with a periodic re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years.

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