Engineering Tech Support - Level 1

Northrop Grumman Space Sector Engineering Tech Support – Level 1

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.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Engineering Tech Support – Level 1 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Engineering Tech Support will provide technical support for Integration and Test (I&T) of spacecraft components, performing tasks such as bonding as well as using mechanical fasteners, operating cranes, vertical lifts and ladders to perform duties. The role involves reading and interpreting work instructions, and engineering drawings, and executing work with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and hardware quality while strictly following company procedures.

The successful candidate will deliver timely status updates and flag technical issues to shop leads and Work Center management, ensuring any potential impacts to quality or schedule are addressed promptly. This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to rigorous quality and safety protocols, and the ability to operate as a strong team oriented individual who is driven to achieve product quality and customer satisfaction.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Interpret detailed work instructions and complex engineering documentation.
• Assemble electromechanical, and electronic components and assemblies.
• Support the integration of critical spaceflight hardware with a high level of attention to detail, safety, and quality.
• Adhere 100% to established ISO processes, cleanroom protocols, hazardous material handling requirements, and operational procedures.
• Demonstrate general technical knowledge in mechanical assemblies, use of common hand tools as well as complex measuring devices.
• Interact daily with work center management, engineers, and mechanical leads to communicate work status and resolve technical issues.
• Work effectively within a diverse team, accept constructive feedback from Safety and Quality personnel.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills, adaptability, precision, and a proactive mindset with a commitment to mission success.
• Maintain flexibility to support off-shift work, weekends, overtime, and up to 25% domestic travel for launch campaign support.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Knowledge of electrical measurements (AC/DC, resistance), and mechanical troubleshooting techniques.
• Understanding of clean room operations and spacecraft handling protocols.
• Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks such as standing, bending, squatting, leaning, working with tool tethers.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including 2nd and 3rd shift schedules, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active or current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI or SAP/SAR access.
• NASA-STD-8739.4 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space Addendum
• Flight hardware integration and spacecraft processing experience.
• Certifications in flight epoxy bonding.
• Flight hardware installation and spacecraft processing experience.
• Aerospace/Satellite Integration & harness Installations.

Primary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00

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