Master Technician

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

SSSD has an opening for a Master Technician to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

The Thermal Test Department is seeking a Master Technician with electronics and mechanical skill set to support thermal vacuum and thermal cycle testing of complex flight and development hardware. Candidate will perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to, preparing and configuring thermal chambers, executing thermal cycle and thermal vacuum tests, assisting engineers in the development of engineering designs and tests. Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified test support components or assemblies. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications. Train and mentor fellow technicians. This is a highly skilled nonexempt role. Candidate is deployed to multiple programs and must be able to perform more than one of the following duties: thermal test technician, mechanical technician, engineering technician, electronic technician, flight test technician and/or general technician duties. The ideal candidate has experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Typical duties include:

• Operation of thermal vacuum chambers and the associated equipment such as (not limited to): rough, cryo and turbo molecular pumps

• Monitor pressure with ion and convection gauges

• Utilize convection, conduction and radiative methods of heating and cooling energy transfer

• Install, fabricate and troubleshoot thermocouples

• Hook up basic electrical circuits as related to heaters used in thermal vacuum chambers

• Perform helium leak detection and basic plumbing

• Setup and operate QCM and/or RGA contamination monitoring equipment in vacuum chambers

• Work safely with liquid nitrogen and gaseous nitrogen

• Operate cranes, forklifts and other various lift equipment

• Utilize computers and software used for data acquisition and test heater control

• Program and operate temperature process controllers (set point, ramp rate, high and low limits)

• Basic Electronic skills (AC/DC/resistance measurements)

• Ability to work off hours and weekends

• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Work in high bays and cleanrooms

• Candidate must be willing to support any shift when required.  

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D)

• 6 years additional education and/or related experience

• Experience with one or more of the following: Blueprints, Technical Drawings, Diagrams, Instructions, or Schematics.

• Advanced knowledge of Thermal Test concepts

• Advanced Working knowledge of Thermal Test Facilities to include LN2 transfer operations

• Ability to mentor/train other technicians in Thermal Test operations

• Advanced Thermal Test troubleshooting techniques for complex test configurations

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance or SCI Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance, DoE Q Clearance OR SCI Access.

• Experience working on space flight hardware or thermal testing

• Experience with LabView and data acquisition systems

• Experience working in a clean room facility

• Experience with mechanical repair and metal fabrication

Salary Range: $83,600.00 - $139,400.00

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.

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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.