RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
The Engineering Technician performs a variety of support functions to create and control procedures/electronic shop instructions and manage/edit databases for the Explosives and Pyrotechnics and/or Propellant departments within Propulsion Systems Innovation (PSI) Works. The Engineering Technician will facilitate communication between Laboratory, Engineering, and Test Research Operations (TRO) by understanding the functions and roles of each group. The Engineering Technician will use their intimate understanding of laboratory, test, and manufacturing operations to translate engineering requirements and test plans into easy to understand, step by step instructions. The Engineering Technician provides the critical service of transforming complex requirements into simple and clear shop floor instructions. You will acquire subject knowledge by engaging technicians, observing lab/production methods, referring to technical specifications, and engineering drawings. You will update and proofread customer reports with the most recent information from test results. Additionally, you will update and maintain databases with the most recent test results.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Authoring and maintenance of Electronic Shop Floor (ESI) instructions and support documents
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Convert shop floor work instructions from various platforms (paper systems) to Electronic Shop Floor Work Instruction System
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Create/Update and manage laboratory work instructions (LWI) in accordance with program and company requirements
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Create/update simple sketches and/or process flows used in work instructions
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Coordinates with a multifunctional team and customers for review and approval of electronic work instructions
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Manages and incorporates parts effectivity and engineering revisions into shop instructions
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Manages Engineering change control and configuration management methods for both parts and processes
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Assists scientists with test plan authoring and tabletop reviews
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Updates and manages databases of aging and surveillance test results for various programs
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Seeks process and planning feedback from lab technicians and operations, and incorporates into planning where possible
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Understands the change control process and has the ability to assist in the creation of CR’s/OCR’s and subsequent implementation into planning
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Other duties as assigned
Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
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High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
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Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
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Excellent computer skills with the ability to become an expert in the company's Electronic Shop Floor work instruction software (ESI) and document/engineering Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
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Excellent writing and communication skills
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Knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing processes
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Excellent organizational skills
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Understanding of basic engineering principles as well as the ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering documentation such as test plans, engineering drawings, and schematic diagrams
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
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High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
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Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
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Excellent computer skills with the ability to become an expert in the company's Electronic Shop Floor work instruction software (ESI) and document/engineering Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
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Knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing processes
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Understanding of basic engineering principles as well as the ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering documentation such as test plans, engineering drawings, and schematic diagrams
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products
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Excellent organizational skills
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Excellent writing and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
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Experience writing planning and ESI shop floor instructions
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Experience in Aerospace or Defense manufacturing and laboratory environments
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Experience working in research and development, laboratory, TRO, operations, operations management, or Process/Manufacturing Engineering
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Hands-on experience with energetics, ideally, including work with airbags
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Wet-lab experience
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Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional team environments
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00
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.
