
Engineering Technician 2/3
Required skills
- Secret security clearance
- US Citizenship
Nice to have
- Technology degree
- energetics
- hazardous chemicals
- solvents
- manufacturing environment
Role summary
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician 2/3 in Rocket Center, WV, to operate analytical instrumentation, perform standard analytical test methods for quality control, material assessment, or engineering evaluation, and provide technical support. Responsibilities include gathering and manipulating technical data, following engineering documentation, performing calculations, monitoring calibrations, and preparing solutions. The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. A Secret security clearance may be required. Preferred qualifications include a technology degree and experience with energetics, hazardous chemicals, solvents, or in a manufacturing environment.
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.Job Description
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician 2/3 to join our growing team in Rocket Center, WV. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
This position is located 100% on site in Rocket Center, WV. No telework is available.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Operates analytical instrumentation.
- Performs standard analytical test methods for quality control, material assessment, or engineering evaluation.
- Provides technical support to plant personnel on a variety of tasks.
- Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
- Follows engineering documentation requirements including specifications and drawings.
- Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas.
- Performs quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
- Disposes of raw materials per regulatory guidelines.
- Communicates well across multiple disciplines.
- Monitors gauge, instrument, and equipment calibrations. Ensures calibration cycles are not exceeded.
- Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
- Able to work overtime as required.
This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technician 2 or Engineering Technician 3 level based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, and qualifications.
Basic Qualifications Engineering Technician 2:
- High school diploma and 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Ability to routinely lift 30 pounds and ability to work in tight spaces.
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Ability and willingness to provide coverage on weekends.
- Ability to obtain a US government Secret security clearance as needed, for which US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
Basic Qualifications Engineering Technician 3:
- High school diploma and 4 years of relevant work experience.
- Ability to routinely lift 30 pounds and ability to work in tight spaces.
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Ability and willingness to provide coverage on weekends.
- Ability to obtain a US government Secret security clearance as needed, for which US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
Preferred Qualifications both levels:
- Technology degree preferred.
- Experience handling energetics, hazardous chemicals, and solvents preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Sample Northrop Grumman interview questions
- 1
Can you discuss the role of reusability and scalability in UVM's verification approach?
technicalmedium - 2
Can you detail the function of a register table within embedded system design?
technicalmedium - 3
Could you outline how virtual memory is implemented in embedded systems and its advantages?
system designmedium - 4
Can you discuss the role and functionality of a watchdog timer?
system designmedium - 5
What is your understanding of polymorphism in SystemVerilog?
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