Engineering Technician

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description At  Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

Make what you do every day matter on a global scale.

Northrop Grumman’s Armament Systems Division is seeking an Engineering Technician 2 to join our team in Elk River, MN. In this role, you’ll help test and develop advanced munitions and energetic systems that support critical defense and aerospace missions around the world.

About Armament Systems Northrop Grumman Armament Systems designs, builds, and delivers space, defense, and aviation-related systems to customers globally. Our products include:

Launch vehicles and related propulsion systems

Missile products, subsystems, and defense electronics

Precision weapons, armament systems, and ammunition

Satellites and associated space components and services

Advanced aerospace structures

You’ll be part of the team that ensures these systems perform as designed when it matters most.

What You’ll DoIn this role, you will:

Perform test operations on energetic and/or munition systems in both team-based and independent settings.

Work in a munitions test environment with medium to high complexity systems.

Operate and support testing on cannon-caliber gun systems, environmental test setups, and a variety of energetic tests.

Collaborate closely with Engineers, Production Control, and Test Personnel in a fast-moving, results-driven environment.

Follow detailed operating procedures, collect and record test data, and help ensure accuracy and repeatability.

Partner with Engineers to develop electrical and mechanical designs during early-stage development programs.

Support customer contracts through international travel, as needed.

Manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Basic Qualifications:

2‑year electronics or mechanical degree from a trade school, or equivalent technical training.
2+ years of experience in electrical and/or mechanical testing.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

High electrical and/or mechanical aptitude.

Proficiency with computer-based tools and applications.

Ability to work hands-on, solve problems, and thrive in a dynamic test environment.

If you enjoy hands-on work, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing to systems that protect and enable our world, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills and make an impact.

Primary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $89,100.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual…