(Skillbridge) – Engineering Technician - 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 . NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

· Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our team in Chandler, AZ. This position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. The selected candidate will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

 

The Engineering Technician supports the Calibration Laboratory by performing hands-on work with electronic, dimensional, mechanical, and electromechanical test equipment. This role focuses on executing calibration procedures, building and troubleshooting test setups, collecting and analyzing data, and supporting engineering in the development and improvement of calibration methods and software‑driven procedures. The technician will assist with programming and maintaining automated calibration procedures in calibration management software, helping improve efficiency, repeatability, and data integrity across the lab. The technician will also work primarily in a lab environment, with occasional support to field activities, and will help ensure traceability to NIST standards and compliance with ISO 17025 requirements.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Complete all assigned training and work under the guidance of a mentor until satisfactory proficiency is demonstrated.
• Set up and operate calibration standards and test equipment (e.g., multifunction calibrators, oscilloscopes, DMMs, pressure controllers, torque standards, dimensional gages) per documented procedures and engineering direction.
• Execute calibration and functional test procedures, record as-found/as-left data, and document any abnormalities in accordance with lab processes and quality requirements.
• Use calibration management software to open, execute, and document calibration procedures, including entering results, attaching records, and ensuring proper configuration control of procedures.
• Assist engineering in developing, modifying, and validating automated or semi‑automated calibration procedures within calibration software.
• Assist engineering in method development, uncertainty evaluations, and Gage R&R, including basic data reduction and plotting in Excel or similar tools.
• Support troubleshooting of equipment and setups, including basic fault isolation and repair coordination under engineering supervision.
• Maintain good lab organization, including inventory of standards, working instruments, cables, and fixtures; verify that all equipment is within calibration and properly labeled.
• Support both laboratory and field activities as required; travel may be required to support off-site or on-site customer equipment.
• Safely handle and transport test equipment and hardware; must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent, and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience (such as calibration, metrology, electronics, mechanical, or test technician work).
• Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment and/or electronic or mechanical assemblies (school, military, or industry experience).
• Familiarity with computer‑based test or calibration tools, data entry in technical software, or other software‑driven test environments (e.g., Fluke Met/Cal).
• Ability to read and work from procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with standard office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with shared repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, or similar systems).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to follow documented processes and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with engineers, analysts, technicians, quality, and program personnel in structured technical settings.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs through a wide range of motions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance per company and business needs. U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a technical trade school, community college program, or military technical school in electronics, mechanical, metrology, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a calibration laboratory, metrology lab, engineering lab, or test environment.
• Familiarity with the application of measurement theory (accuracy, uncertainty, linearity, repeatability) and how it applies to calibration and test.
• Hands-on knowledge/experience in one or more of the following disciplines: electrical, dimensional, thermodynamic, mass, force, pressure, or torque measurements.
• Experience using or configuring calibration management software or automated calibration platforms (e.g., creating/modifying procedures, limits, or data‑capture routines).
• Experience with ISO 17025, AS9100, or similar quality/technical standards.
• Experience using data-analysis tools (e.g., Excel, basic statistics, trend charts) to review calibration or test results.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

IMPORTANT – Please follow these two steps prior to applying to DoD SkillBridge positions:

Download and complete the DoD SkillBridge Prescreen Form Identify DoD SkillBridge Opportunity and apply (Be sure to attach your DoD SkillBridge Prescreen form to the application)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $62,700.00 - $104,700.00

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 contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.