Engineering Technician - R10215968

We are looking for an Engineering Technician 2 (R) to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks in the Armament Systems Division team at our Elk River, MN office.

Relocation assistance:
None.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman is a leader in delivering innovative space, defense, and aviation systems worldwide. The Engineering Technician will gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data; produce engineering documentation, reports, and drawings; perform detailed mathematical calculations; and may conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

• Work in a munitions test environment with medium to high complexity systems.
• Operate and perform a variety of medium caliber gun systems, environmental testing, and energetic testing.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Production Control, and Test Personnel in a fast‑moving environment.
• Meticulously follow Detailed Operating Procedures and collect/record data as necessary.
• Work with Engineers to develop electrical/mechanical designs during early‑stage development programs.
• Support international travel to fulfill customer contracts when required.
• Multi‑task across multiple projects.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years experience in electrical/mechanical testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• As a responsible party to ATF, obtain coverage under the Safe Explosive Act upon starting.

• Technical or vocational 2‑year electronics/mechanical degree from a trade school or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• 3 years experience in electrical/mechanical testing strongly desired.
• High electrical and/or mechanical aptitude preferred.

Primary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 – $89,100.00. Salary offers are determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and in some cases long‑term incentives. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results.

The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though it may be shortened or extended based on business needs.

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  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.