(Skillbridge) – Engineering Technician – Electrical Ground Support Equipment

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 . NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

· Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an Engineering Technician to join our electrical ground support equipment group in our Chandler, AZ facility.  Our electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) team supports our programs with the design, test, and sustainment of all EGSE and test support equipment hardware used in the integration and launch of our vehicles. Our EGSE team members work in a diverse set of roles across the lifecycle of a program.

Job responsibilities:

• Support engineering teams with the digital formatting and release of engineering documentation.
• Manage the drawing release cycle and drive the process to completion.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to incorporate changes identified during the peer review cycle.
• Format engineering drawings per best industry CAD practices.
• Review Bills of Material (BOMs) for accuracy against engineering drawings.
• Train technicians and engineers on the drawing release process.
• Contribute to continuously improving our drawing release processes.
• Review electrical drawings and documentation for formatting errors and consistency across programs.
• Assist in organization of team resources (SharePoint page, training documents, team network file directory).
• Maintain a Part Selection List (PSL) for Electrical Ground Support Equipment.
• Actively and effectively participates and contributes in a positive manner while supporting team decisions and goals.
• Supporting the engineering team with other technical tasks such as hands on testing.
• Act with safety as your number one priority through every aspect of the role.
• Complete day-to-day activities with oversight of senior engineers.

Desired Experience:

• Ability to read system level electrical schematics and parts lists and identify basic electronic components.
• Use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Forms, etc.).
• Use of Microsoft Visio or other CAD software tools.
• Demonstrated attention to detail when creating technical documentation.

Also seeking experience in any of the following:

• Use of basic electronics test equipment such as DMMs and power supplies.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow standard test procedures.
• Electrical or Electronics related technical skills.
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Special Test Equipment (STE), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), or Hardware Integration Labs (HIL)

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience
• Active DoD Active Secret Clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to perform occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in related field of technology and 2 years of related experience

IMPORTANT – Please follow these two steps prior to applying to DoD SkillBridge positions:

Download and complete the DoD SkillBridge Prescreen Form Identify DoD SkillBridge Opportunity and apply (Be sure to attach your DoD SkillBridge Prescreen form to the application)

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