Engineering Tech Support - Level 1

Position Summary

Relocation Assistance: None
New Hire Clearance: None
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
Location: Dulles, VA – 100% onsite.

• Interpret detailed work instructions and complex engineering documentation, including drawings, schematics, wire lists, and diagrams.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install harnesses, 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 to ISO processes, cleanroom protocols, hazardous material handling, and operational procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues independently in harness manufacturing.
• Learn and perform new tasks such as splicing, torquing, wire routing, and connector mating.
• Communicate daily with work center management, engineers, and harness leads to report status and resolve issues.
• Work effectively in a diverse team and accept feedback from safety and quality personnel.
• Maintain organizational skills, adaptability, precision, and a proactive mindset.
• Support off‑shift work, weekends, overtime, and up to 25% domestic travel for launch campaigns.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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, voltage circuitry, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Understanding of clean room operations and spacecraft handling protocols.
• Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to perform repetitive motion tasks such as sanding or scrubbing.
• Flexibility to work 2nd/3rd shift schedules, weekends, and overtime.

• Active or current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI or SAP/SAR access.
• Knowledge of NASA‑STD‑8739.4 or IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 with Space Addendum.
• Experience with flight harness integration, terminations, and spacecraft processing.
• Certifications in flight wire harnessing, flight soldering, and epoxy bonding.
• Experience in aerospace satellite integration and harness installations.

• Base salary range: $47,200.00 – $78,600.00 (possible overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus).
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off.
• Additional benefits include total rewards package and potential long‑term incentives for executive positions.

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.