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Northrop Grumman Space Sector Engineering Technician

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:

Authoring and maintenance of Electronic Shop Floor (ESI) instructions and support documents

Convert shop floor work instructions from various platforms (paper systems) to Electronic Shop Floor Work Instruction System

Create/Update and manage laboratory work instructions (LWI) in accordance with program and company requirements

Create/update simple sketches and/or process flows used in work instructions

Coordinates with a multifunctional team and customers for review and approval of electronic work instructions

Manages and incorporates parts effectivity and engineering revisions into shop instructions

Manages Engineering change control and configuration management methods for both parts and processes

Assists scientists with test plan authoring and tabletop reviews

Updates and manages databases of aging and surveillance test results for various programs

Seeks process and planning feedback from lab technicians and operations, and incorporates into planning where possible

Understands the change control process and has the ability to assist in the creation of CR's/OCR's and subsequent implementation into planning

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:

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

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

Excellent writing and communication skills

Knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing processes

Excellent organizational skills

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

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

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

Knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing processes

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

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience writing planning and ESI shop floor instructions

Experience in Aerospace or Defense manufacturing and laboratory environments

Experience working in research and development, laboratory, TRO, operations, operations management, or Process/Manufacturing Engineering

Hands-on experience with energetics, ideally, including work with airbags

Wet-lab experience

Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional team environments

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.

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.