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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman may be the place for you. As a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to customers worldwide, Northrop Grumman offers an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities and technologies. Here at Northrop Grumman, we are comprised of professionals that bring different perspectives, are curious about the world, accepting of each other, and understand that the more ideas, backgrounds, and experiences we bring to our work the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our talented workforce, we look for professionals that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.Our Charlottesville, Virginia, Machine Shop has an immediate opening for Engineering Technician 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  The successful candidate will possess knowledge of and experience with machining capabilities, metal fabrication, and assembly design.  The ET 3 will interface with numerous departments and will directly support cross-campus collaboration.  Working at Northrop Grumman means making a direct contribution to mission projects that keep our homeland safe, expanding the boundaries of possibility, and reshaping the world we live in.

Job Description and Qualifications:

• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
• Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support to the factory floor as well as engineering teams 
• Collaborates on manufacturability, providing feedback on capabilities and processes
• Interfaces with cross-campus teams in a professional manner 
• Develops estimates and proposals for sub and final assemblies
• Champions first-time-builds within manufacturing
• Provides tactile build support; operates machining and assembly equipment
• Establishes manufacturing methods through process and documentation development
• Conducts experimental projects driving innovation and technological advancement
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, micrometers, and comparators
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements
• Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements
• Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing recommendations on areas for improvement, effectively applying lean concepts and tools in work area
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Performs other related responsibilities as requested

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of Programming/Engineering experience
• Experience reading and following blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions
• Experience with machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry
• Experienced with making advanced machine setups and understands machining capabilities
• Experience with sub and final assembly build structure
• Experience with lean initiatives
• U.S. citizenship
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMM experience
• Experience with Model Based Engineering
• Experience using Master Cam
• Experience with Program fixturing using conversational controller
• Experience with GD&T standards
• Estimating experience
• Experience with sheet metal work, including SigmaNEST software.

Salary Range: $55,800.00 - $93,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.