Test Technician/Principal Test 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.

Northrop Grumman is a leading designer, producer and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years. Visit our website to learn More about the Missions Enabled Products (MEP) More Space | Northrop Grumman

Our Commerce, CA location is seeking a Test Technician 2/3.  NG, Commerce is the leading supplier of pressure vessels and tank hardware to the aerospace industry. 

Job Summary

This is a Test Technician position supporting the Pressure, Flow, and Dynamic Load Test functions at

NG, Commerce.  The test engineering group performs physical and mechanical verification of spaceflight hardware fabricated for aerospace applications.

Primary responsibilities of the position are as follows:

• Handling, Setup, and Testing of aerospace hardware, primarily consisting of pressure vessel assemblies
• Perform test fixture setup and validation.
• Support all qualification and acceptance testing of tank hardware, including pressure and flow tests.
• Support physical and/or static load tests and document into customer deliverable reports.
• Support execution of environmental testing, including test setup, filling and draining of hardware, pressurization, test environment application, and test break down.
• Assist vendors with safe handling and processing of pressure vessel hardware
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiative tasks including current state process definition, identification of non-value-added activity and future state planning.
• Communicate with internal management and customers related to Test execution.

Basic Qualifications

• Test Technician (Level 2) High School Diploma with +2 years of experience.
• Principal Test Technician (Level 3) High School Diploma with 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge using test instrumentation (pressure, temperature, strain), test execution and troubleshooting, and electronic data acquisition.
• Strong mechanical assembly capability / expertise
• Problem solving skills utilizing superior mechanical ability, the ability to multitask, and prioritize work are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, Access and Excel) to document results.
• Basic mathematical aptitude (basic algebra, fractions, exponents)

• Ability to read, write and interpret written instructions, blueprints, or shop drawings in English.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and follow written procedures.
• Must be able to work within established procedures for data control. 
• Excellent documentation, organization and communication skills.
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivated, excels in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in handling and testing pressurized flight hardware.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Test Engineering or Test Lab environment.
• 2-4 year Technical Degree or related field (e.g. auto, A&P Mechanic)

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $83,300.00Salary Range 2: $59,300.00 - $98,900.00

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 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.