RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 in need of an Electronics Technician - Level 2 or 3 to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility. 

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns.  You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line.  Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs routine technical functions related to the support of development engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and Electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models or specialized test equipment. Guidance is readily available from superiors. Works from drawings, schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks. Performs routine operational tests and fault isolation on development systems and equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications. Diagnoses and isolates malfunctions down to component level. Conducts defined engineering tests and collects data as assigned. Utilizes routine development or diagnostic equipment including oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, signal generators and similar test apparatus. Normally assigned in area such as development, engineering, test equipment design, or the like. The position will be dependent upon skills, experience, and education provided.

Position to be filled dependent upon demonstrated skills, experience, education, and competency.

Basic Qualifications for level 2:

Must have 2 years of related experience or a combination of experience plus related education that includes formal training in electronic technology or equivalent to 2 years technical trade school or military technical school.Good understanding of electronics fundamentals and have intermediate computer skills.Able to read schematics and drawings, follow written and oral instructions, communicate effectively.Basic soldering skills and ability to earn IPC J-STD-001 certification with provided training.Basic wire harness assembly skills and ability to earn IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification with provided training.Ability to safely use basic hand tools and shop equipment.Experience with one or more of the following: Blueprints, Technical Drawings, Diagrams, Instructions, or Schematics.Experience operating advanced test hardware for electronics and electronic systems.Experience reviewing test plans and collaborating with engineering staff.Candidate must be a US citizen and have the ability to acquire a Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for level 3:

Must have 4 years of related experience or a combination of experience plus related education that includes formal training in electronic technology or equivalent to 2 years technical trade school or military technical school.Good understanding of electronics fundamentals and have intermediate computer skills.Able to read schematics and drawings, follow written and oral instructions, communicate effectively.Basic soldering skills and ability to earn IPC J-STD-001 certification with provided training.Basic wire harness assembly skills and ability to earn IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification with provided training.Ability to safely use basic hand tools and shop equipment.Experience with one or more of the following: Blueprints, Technical Drawings, Diagrams, Instructions, or Schematics.Experience operating advanced test hardware for electronics and electronic systems.Experience reviewing test plans and collaborating with engineering staff.Candidate must be a US citizen and have the ability to acquire a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Military training and experience (Avionics, Radar, Electronics, etc.)IPC J-STD-001 certificationIPC/WHMA-A-620 certificationWiring, Harness and PCBA Assembly SpecializationLabVIEW experienceCAD experienceActive Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $51,900.00 - $86,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $61,700.00 - $102,800.00

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.