Engineering Tech Support - Level 2

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Engineering Tech Support – Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The role provides technical support for Integration and Test (I&T) of spacecraft components, performing tasks such as bonding and using mechanical fasteners, operating cranes, vertical lifts and ladders. The Engineer reads and interprets work instructions, engineering drawings, and executes work with a focus on accuracy, completeness and hardware quality while strictly following company procedures.

They 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.

The position works a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

• 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, clean‑room protocols, hazardous‑material handling requirements, and operational procedures.
• Demonstrate general technical knowledge in mechanical assemblies, use of common hand tools, and 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.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of 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 and working with tool tethers.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including 2nd and 3rd shift schedules, weekends, and overtime as needed.

• 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 and harness installations.

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. Primary level salary range: $56,000 – $93,400. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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.