Engineering Technician 4

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.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for efficiency and organization of Test Operation facilities and associated hardware / software equipment. 
• Author test procedures in coordination with program requirements.  Conduct and oversee execution of testing procedures on customer test articles per work instructions and training procedures. 
• Complete technical reports, test results, and all required documentation for thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, vibration, and other environmental test related efforts.
• Experience with EMI/EMC Testing
• Knowledge and understanding of Mil STD 461
• Experience working with AC & DC Circuits
• Complete test readiness reviews (TRR’S)/CTP’s/CTB’s
• Coordinate testing programs and test equipment use in cooperation with program management, test resources and personnel.
• Oversee a regular maintenance schedule for all test systems and associated equipment. 
• Draft basic mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Designs, supports, improves and tests moderate to high complexity test systems and equipment. Ensures design meets functional and reliability criteria.
• Oversee and direct test technicians and related activities

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent & 6+ years of related engineering technician experience
• During testing, the ability to work extended hours and off shifts 
• Demonstrated experiences of good electronic abilities and background.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD Secret level clearance (US Citizenship Required)
• Experience working in an engineering test lab environment
• Experience in Space industry standards such as Acceptance, Functional and Qualification Testing
• Experience with designing fixtures utilizing lab equipment, instrumentation, and HW/SW interfaces.
• Experience troubleshooting and performing technical analysis on electrical, mechanical or software anomalies issues relating to test equipment
• Experience working in an agile & lean environment
• Demonstrated experience working alongside teams of engineers and technicians while providing training, instruction, goals, and motivation.
• Ability to create and establish project goals and execute objectives with minimum supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current & active DoD security clearance
• Experience with EMI/EMC Testing
• Knowledge and understanding of Mil STD 461
• Experience working with high powered AC & DC
• Basic understanding or using Tile knowledge is a plus.
• Experience Working in a ISO controlled cleanroom
• Experience creating designs and diagrams with or similar software tools Creo & Visio
• Experience operating electromechanical systems and Thermal cycle/ thermal vacuum chambers
• Familiarity with Unholtz-Dickie and ETS electro dynamic shakers; Vibration Research and M+P Controllers; data recorders, high speed DAQ’s; oscilloscopes; PCB signal conditioners, and accelerometers

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.