Engineering Technician 3

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for an Engineering Technician (Level 3) to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in San Diego, CA.  

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s San Diego Operations Test Engineering Department. The department supports the Communication Systems (CS) Business Unit and Secure Processing and Networking (SPAN) Business Unit within the Networked Information Solutions (NIS) Division of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. This position is fulltime onsite and is located at the Rancho Carmel campus in San Diego and will also support our Spectrum campus in San Diego if needed. This role reports to the Test Engineering Manager in San Diego. Our expertise is in delivering complex communications solutions to enable modern battlefields and support communications missions. 

• →Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical areas.

• →Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), Unit-Under-Test (UUTs) or systems.

• →Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.

• →Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.

• →Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.

• →Performs lab operations duties that include, but are not limited to: ensuring lab equipment operability, ensuring test equipment calibration, and ensuring lab remains clean and well organized.

• →Performs systems, subsystems and structures testing primarily associated with aeronautical platforms.

• →Work with Lab Manager to plan sequence of operations, methods and organization of layout, fabrication and assembly of engineering test fixtures, holding devices and systems necessary to complete testing.

• →Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.

• →Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format; uses predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test specific equipment or product, making modifications and adjustments as necessary; performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience
• Experience documenting test results and collaborating with engineers and other technicians
• Experience troubleshooting activities for electronic and electrical systems and components.
• Experience in:
  • Troubleshooting units under test (UUT) at the board or component level
  • Test equipment maintenance
  • Cable repair
  • Inventory control
• General electrical/mechanical assembly and/or troubleshooting experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

• Associates degree in electronics
• Ability to interpret Drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, schematics)
• Ability to interface with various support organizations and management
• Record and organize test data to support engineering evaluation, analysis, and design verification
• Proficiency in using basic engineering test equipment (e.g., Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Logic Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Power Meter)
• Maintaining lab standards to company policy
• Assist with configuration, setup, and operation of test benches and fixtures as required
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electronic and electrical hardware, including fault isolation and root‑cause identification
• Current active Government Secret level security clearance.

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Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!