Electromechanical Engineering Technician secret clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Electromechanical Engineering Technician to work at government customer site in Stafford, Virginia. The successful candidate will work on an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program providing engineering and maintenance on large antenna platforms and associated equipment in the generation of RF signals and communications systems. The equipment includes antennas, antenna gear boxes/motors, motor controllers/servo amplifiers, synchros, encoders, RF switches, and feeds. In addition, the candidate must be knowledgeable with different types of coaxial transmission lines and waveguides, Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) and Solid State amplifiers, and related electronic equipment. He or she will be responsible for analyzing equipment problems, isolating causes and taking proper action to resolve problems. Maybe required to troubleshoot communication system outages, conduct/coordinate repair of communication equipment including hubs, switches, routers, connectors and cables. The candidate may also be required to generate and maintain equipment records, track failure trends and recommending corrective actions and procedures. The candidate will perform preventive maintenance and integrate approved equipment modifications into the existing baseline.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Top Secret Clearance Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on satellite terminals, ground stations, and antennas Experience troubleshooting and improving complex electrical systems Military Electronic technician [ ET ] Performing preventative and corrective maintenance or similar Civilian experience Experience with complex technical issues in the Radio System Experience resolving technical issues in various electrical engineering projects

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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.