About this Engineering Technician 2 role at Northrop Grumman
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’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking an Engineering Technician 2 to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.
Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access
Learn more about our site here:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia
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.
Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
- Operates analytical instrumentation
- Performs standard analytical test methods for quality control, material assessment, or engineering evaluation
- Provides technical support to plant personnel on a variety of tasks
- Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes
- Follows engineering documentation requirements including specifications and drawings
- Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas
- Performs quantitative judgments concerning technical data
- Prepare, assemble and disassemble known and unique energetic articles
- Disposes of energetics and raw materials per regulatory guidelines
- Communicates well across multiple disciplines
- Monitors gauge, instrument, and equipment calibrations
- Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions
- Support research scientists with operation of sub-scale mixers
- Able to work overtime as required
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience to qualify.
- Technology Degree preferred.
- Ability to routinely lift 30 pounds and ability to work in tight spaces.
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
- Proficient in MS office.
- Ability and willingness to provide coverage on weekends.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience handling energetics, hazardous chemicals, and solvents preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.
Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00The 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.