Requisition ID: R10176642Category: Technical Support Location: Corinne, Utah, United States of America Clearance Type: None Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: Days (United States of America) Travel Required: No Positions Available: 1At Northrop Grumman, our employees
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Engineering Technician 2
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10176642
  • Category: Technical Support
  • Location: Corinne, Utah, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: None
  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • Shift: Days (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: No
  • Positions Available: 1
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.

Propulsion Systems is currently seeking an Engineering Technician 2, to provide calibration support at the Promontory, Utah site.

Role Description:

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.

Performs analyses and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished products from manufacturing, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical properties. Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance. Prepares and monitors quality statistics and reports. Reviews production records for conformance to procedures. Conducts non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged or tested product.

The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing a wide variety of chemical and physical analyses on various inert and energetic materials to assess acceptability against defined requirements.  Testing ranges from traditional mechanical evaluations to advanced analytical chemistry techniques to physical property evaluations.  Successful candidate will work with experienced chemists and technicians who operate analytical test equipment including chromatographic and spectroscopic instrumentation, viscometers, titrators, particle size analyzers, mechanical testing instrumentation, and various other instruments and laboratory equipment.  A fast paced laboratory environment offers the flexibility to learn new skill sets of interest while developing expertise in specific lab areas.  

Job Duties:

  • Perform burn rate, viscosity, and other chemical and physical properties testing on propellants

  • Fabricate specimens and perform testing on inert materials such as rubber, composites, and adhesives

  • Perform limited maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and calibration of instruments and processes

  • Maintain laboratory infrastructure including sample preparation and equipment set-ups and breakdown

  • Maintain neat and accurate records to company standards

  • Work with LIMS, Quality, and inventory databases to track material and test results

  • Candidate will be expected to maintain a high standard of operational discipline to support clean, safe, and efficient operations

Experience Requirements:

  • Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of related experience
  • Some experience with use of scientific instrumentation and equipment is required
  • Basic computer and software competencies are required
  • Flexibility to occasionally work swing shift and weekends when required

Experience Preferred: 

  • A candidate with 2 years or more direct experience working in a laboratory environment with chemical or mechanical testing is preferable
  • Experience with handling and disposal of energetic materials

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong hands-on work ethic and can-do attitude
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Must be disciplined to follow detailed instructions and comply to procedures

Education/Certifications:

  • Candidate must have an Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college and working towards a Bachelor’s degree
Salary Range: $43,200 - $72,000
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.
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.
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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.careers.northropgrumman.com
2001 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create...

Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to be flexible, because we know each one of our 120,000 employees have unique needs. We offer a range of benefit packages to ensure that everyone - from new graduates to long-term employees and their dependents - has options in health, savings and other important areas that support work/life balance.

Supported Manufacturers:
Unmanned Systems, Cybersecurity, Logistics

Supported Models:

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Job Info
Location
Corinne, Utah, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.careers.northropgrumman.com
2001 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create...

Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to be flexible, because we know each one of our 120,000 employees have unique needs. We offer a range of benefit packages to ensure that everyone - from new graduates to long-term employees and their dependents - has options in health, savings and other important areas that support work/life balance.

Supported Manufacturers:
Unmanned Systems, Cybersecurity, Logistics

Supported Models:

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