Thermal Test Technician (Electronic Technician 3/4)

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.

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Thermal Test Technician (Electronic Technician 3/4), to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

The Thermal Test Department is seeking a Thermal Test Technician (Electronic Technician 3 /4) with electronics and mechanical skill set to support thermal vacuum and cycle testing of complex flight and development hardware.  Preferred candidate will be a self-starter able to work independently or in small teams using schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions to perform environmental testing set up and operations. Must be able to demonstrate machine operations as well as mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and repair. 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 (Level 3):

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

• Minimum 4 years of experience performing technician responsibilities.

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

• Experience working on space flight hardware or thermal testing

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

Basic Qualifications (level 4):

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

• Minimum 6 years of experience performing technician responsibilities.

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

• Experience working on space flight hardware or thermal testing

• Experience working with vacuum chambers

• 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 with LabView and data acquisition systems

• Experience working in a clean room facility

• Experience with mechanical repair and metal fabrication

Salary Range: $64,600.00 - $107,600.00Salary Range 2: $76,800.00 - $128,000.00

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.