Engineering Technician 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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 is currently seeking an Engineering Technician to provide support to our Armament Systems Division team in our Elk River, MN offices. Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance

Our Elk River site consists of a serene 3,200 acres, with over 20 active buildings, and numerous projects supporting development, manufacturing and testing for Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Division. Our Manufacturing Engineering team works to continuously improve, support, and maintain manufacturing activities of Medium Caliber Ammunition and Warhead production through a variety of self-directed daily tasks and larger team projects. This role supports 1st shift operations on a 4/10 schedule.

Position Description:

Perform Load, Assemble, Pack (LAP) processes of energetics and/or munition systems in a team or individual environment.

Typical duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Work performed in either a non-typical low volume development environment with medium to high complexity components or a medium volume production environment.
• Work with Engineers to help develop mechanical designs during early-stage development programs and work to continuously improve legacy programs.
• Follow Detailed Operating Procedures and collect/record data as necessary.
• Ability to learn and operate many different types of equipment.
• Perform in-process quality checks with various hand tools and gauges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Engineers, Production Control, Quality and Test Personnel in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a safety-first mentality with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• 2-year degree from a trade school or equivalent preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• As a responsible party to ATF, obtain coverage under Safe Explosive Act as employee possessor/responsible person upon starting

Desired Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in mechanical assembly is highly desired
• High mechanical aptitude highly desired

Primary Level Salary Range: $51,900.00 - $86,500.00The 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.