Calibration Technician 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 is looking for a Calibration Technician 4 to support our Optical Metrology, Systems Test, and Systems Integration department located in Salt Lake City, UT.

What you'll get to do:

• Support the installation and testing of Single and Two Axis Rate tables and custom equipment used to Testing efforts on Navigation Equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate equipment issues to support system testing and sell-off.
• Communicate project status to the Manufacturing leads.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers and systems engineers to perform system architecture characterization on various system station components.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods for individual pieces of equipment (both custom and COTS) and entire systems.
• Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements.

The ideal candidate must have working knowledge of SureCAl, troubleshooting equipment, basic manual tools, and be able to communicate written and verbally.

Basic Qualifications for the Calibration Technician 4:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of experience with optical calibration equipment.
• Must be able to support 2nd shift.
• Autocollimator experience.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience with standard test equipment: Theodolites, Sign plates, precision levels.
• Experience with standard measurement processes: Astronomical North Alignment, Optical angle transfers, two axis Rate table alignment, etc.
• Experience with Rate Table test systems: Centrifuge, Liquid Nitrogen Systems, Ultradex alignment, Autocollimator measurements.

Primary Level Salary Range: $68,300.00 - $113,900.00

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.