Laboratory Tech 2/3
Requisition ID: R10174422
- Category: Technical Support
- Location: Clearfield, Utah, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: Any (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Laboratory Technician to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. The team provides material process development and fabrication laboratory testing services to support active programs and develop new technologies for next generation programs. This position will be located on-site in Clearfield, Utah.
Position Overview:
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, located in Clearfield Utah, is seeking a motivated candidate to perform lab testing within the Quality Lab. The qualified applicant will be proficient with hands-on application techniques and best practices for a diverse set of paste adhesives, including common industry sealants and advanced, specialty adhesives.
In addition to performing hands-on application work, the selected candidate will:
- Proactively work with customers to identify objectives, risks, and deliverables for incoming work packages utilizing a laboratory work tracking system
- Collaborate with the team to execute work orders on-time and on-budget
- Interpret process specifications, work instructions and engineering drawings to understand and meet customer expectations
- Perform resource management and distribute work among a team of technicians and engineers
- Responsible for work scheduling, material inventory and equipment management throughout the Quality lab
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with program customers, engineering, and functional management to ensure alignment and successful completion of work packages
- Facilitate effective and frequent communication among all stakeholders to promptly address operational issues and challenges
- Ensure continued lab operations and execution of the statement of work
- Work with other resources across the department and organization
- Ensure safety and regulatory compliance requirements including identifying and addressing safety concerns
- Self-starter and motivated
Basic Qualifications:
Lab Tech 2:
- High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and medical Lab, or aerospace composite-related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and Special Program Access
- Equipment DSC Scan, DMA Glass Transition, FTIR Spectroscopy, Instron Testing Frames
- Experience with paste adhesive/sealant applications
Lab Tech 3:
- High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and medical Lab, or aerospace composite-related experience.
- Experience with paste adhesive/sealant applications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and Special Program Access
- Equipment DSC Scan, DMA Glass Transition, FTIR Spectroscopy, Instron Testing Frames
- Experience with reading and interpreting ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) test standards.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with engineers and management from multiple disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- System experience in Solumina or SAP
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
Employees may be eligible for 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.
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.
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.