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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 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.\nNorthrop 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.\nThe 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.\nWhat You’ll get to Do:\nPerforms a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical areas. \nConstructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), Unit-Under-Test (UUTs) or systems. \nWorks from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. \nOperates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. \nPerforms calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed. \nPerforms 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. \nPerforms systems, subsystems and structures testing primarily associated with aeronautical platforms. \nWork 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. \nWorks from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.\nOperates 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.\nBasic Qualifications:\nHigh School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience\nExperience documenting test results and collaborating with engineers and other technicians\nExperience troubleshooting activities for electronic and electrical systems and components.\nExperience in:Troubleshooting units under test (UUT) at the board or component level\nTest equipment maintenance\nCable repair\nInventory control\n\nGeneral electrical/mechanical assembly and/or troubleshooting experience\nExperience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Security Clearance.\nMust be a US Citizen.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAssociates degree in electronics\nAbility to interpret Drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, schematics)\nAbility to interface with various support organizations and management\nRecord and organize test data to support engineering evaluation, analysis, and design verification\nProficiency in using basic engineering test equipment (e.g., Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Logic Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Power Meter)\nMaintaining lab standards to company policy\nAssist with configuration, setup, and operation of test benches and fixtures as required\nStrong troubleshooting skills for electronic and electrical hardware, including fault isolation and root-cause identification\nCurrent active Government Secret level security clearance.\nWhat We Can Offer You:\nNorthrop 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.\nYour 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!\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00The 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. 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