SCA Engineering Technician 3- Yorktown, VA
Requisition ID: R10117069
Category: Non-CJCS
Location: Yorktown, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: Interim Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: No
Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman is seeking a SCA Engineering Technician to join our Progressive Depot Level Repair team in Yorktown Virginia. This position is in the MK 48 Intermediate Maintenance Activity with an onsite repair capability for the MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo. The individual will complete a variety of maintenance actions and repairs using detailed procedures and will have oversight from a direct manager.
Job Responsibilities Include:
Must be disciplined to follow detailed instructions and comply with procedures
Perform a variety of repairs and maintenance actions using approved procedures (paper and electronic)
Accurately document repair actions (paper and electronic)
Test and accept assemblies per approved acceptance test procedures
Maintain workstations and shop equipment
Use common electronic test equipment, test fixtures, and hand tools
Use precision measurement tooling such as calipers, dial depth gauge
Perform crane operations within the facility
Support continuous process improvement and innovation
Perform Quality Assurance Inspections/reviews
Perform Ordnance Handling Evolutions within the facility
Perform Torpedo verification testing, operation, repairs and maintenance actions utilizing automatic test equipment per approved procedures and accurately documenting the completion
Basic Qualifications
High school Diploma or GED and 0-2 plus years related experience
Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and able to wear Steel Toe Shoes and other safety gear
Ability to pass an Explosive Handler Physical
Ability to obtain Arms and Ammunition Explosive Screening
Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Windows Desktop OS, Office Product suite
Must be a US Citizen and have or be able to obtain a U.S. Department Of Defense (DOD) Secret security clearance, minimum active Interim Secret clearance to start
Preferred Qualifications:
AA Degree/2 year technical degree
2 plus years related experience or technical school certificate
DoD Secret Security Clearance
The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.
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What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.

