Requisition ID: R10170392
Category: Technical Support
Location: Azusa, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
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.
The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Payload & Ground Systems in Azusa, CA is seeking an engineering technician 4 to support our environmental test engineering group. This role will report on-site daily to our Azusa, CA campus.
Provides technical support to engineers 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. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
Job Duties:
Responsible for efficiency and organization of Test Operation facilities and associated hardware / software equipment.
Author test procedures in coordination with program requirements. Conduct and oversee execution of testing procedures on customer test articles per work instructions and training procedures.
Complete technical reports, test results, and all required documentation for thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, vibration, and other environmental test related efforts.
Experience with EMI/EMC Testing
Knowledge and understanding of Mil STD 461
Experience working with AC & DC Circuits
Complete test readiness reviews (TRR’S)/CTP’s/CTB’s
Coordinate testing programs and test equipment use in cooperation with program management, test resources and personnel.
Oversee a regular maintenance schedule for all test systems and associated equipment.
Draft basic mechanical and electrical drawings.
Designs, supports, improves and tests moderate to high complexity test systems and equipment. Ensures design meets functional and reliability criteria.
Oversee and direct test technicians and related activities
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent & 6+ years of related engineering technician experience
During testing, the ability to work extended hours and off shifts
Demonstrated experiences of good electronic abilities and background.
Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD Secret level clearance (US Citizenship Required)
Experience working in an engineering test lab environment
Experience in Space industry standards such as Acceptance, Functional and Qualification Testing
Experience with designing fixtures utilizing lab equipment, instrumentation, and HW/SW interfaces.
Experience troubleshooting and performing technical analysis on electrical, mechanical or software anomalies issues relating to test equipment
Experience working in an agile & lean environment
Demonstrated experience working alongside teams of engineers and technicians while providing training, instruction, goals, and motivation.
Ability to create and establish project goals and execute objectives with minimum supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
Current & active DoD security clearance
Experience with EMI/EMC Testing
Knowledge and understanding of Mil STD 461
Experience working with high powered AC & DC
Basic understanding or using Tile knowledge is a plus.
Experience Working in a ISO controlled cleanroom
Experience creating designs and diagrams with or similar software tools Creo & Visio
Experience operating electromechanical systems and Thermal cycle/ thermal vacuum chambers
Familiarity with Unholtz-Dickie and ETS electro dynamic shakers; Vibration Research and M+P Controllers; data recorders, high speed DAQ’s; oscilloscopes; PCB signal conditioners, and accelerometers
Salary Range: $38 - $60
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.