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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.
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.
Responsibilities for this internship position are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD 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.
Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:
· Has served at least 180 days on active duty
· Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
· Will receive an honorable discharge
· Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
· Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
· 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.
SkillBridge Engineering Technician -3 - (Cable Design)
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, but they are also making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking to hire an Engineering Technician - 3 to join the Common Cable Team. This position will be in the Chandler, AZ facility.
The Chandler group performs cradle-to-grave engineering on most of their launch vehicles and is actively working on approximately 15 separate vehicles at any given time, including Antares, Minotaur, GMD, Sentinel, and many others. Their products serve critical functions such as ISS cargo resupply, deploying defense satellites, advancing missile interceptor technology, and providing essential target vehicles to enhance military capabilities.
This means you can be part of the design, operations planning, ground support development, analysis, testing, integration, launch operations, and more, gaining hands-on experience that reinforces your existing skills while teaching you what it takes to get a rocket to lift off and achieve orbit. Our department offers a variety of sub-groups where you can either specialize in becoming an industry expert or take a more well-rounded approach by learning a little about everything.
Job Duties:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Technician to join our Common Cable Team (CCT). In this role, you will contribute to the analysis, design, and testing of complex electrical systems and components in support of launch vehicle development. You will play a critical part in ensuring the successful integration and functionality of electrical harnesses and related systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams and applying your technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct analysis, design, and testing of electrical systems to meet defined objectives and ensure subsystem- and system-level designs meet performance requirements.
Develop and produce detailed harness and installation drawings in accordance with best industry CAD practices.
Design electrical harnesses and wiring for applications such as power distribution, RF signals, communications, and high-speed data transmission while applying EMI/RFI shielding and mitigation techniques.
Select appropriate components, including connectors, backshells, cables, wires, and harness hardware in accordance with standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4).
Collaborate with engineering teams, manufacturing teams, and operations groups to ensure seamless design processes, successful integration, and testing of electrical harnesses and cables.
Support assembly and testing activities, with a focus on detailed quality and performance standards.
Manage the drawing release cycle, review BOMs for accuracy against engineering drawings, and perform reviews of electrical drawings for formatting errors and consistency.
Review internal, external, and range requirements to support launch vehicle designs.
Actively prioritize safety through every aspect of the role.
Basic Qualifications:
Engineering Technician : AA or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Teamcenter or equivalent PLM software.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance at the time of application.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Secret or higher security clearance.
Knowledge of cable manufacturing processes, including connectors, crimping, soldering, forming, and testing.
Experience designing and integrating wire harnesses in the aerospace industry.
Familiarity with existing harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A (Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies), NASA-STD-8739.4 .
Experience releasing engineering documentation such as technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
Experience designing and testing electrical harnesses for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or aircraft.
Prior experience solving technical, schedule, or resource-related project challenges.
Ability to work in small teams, covering all aspects of system design-from concept through testing.
Desired Experience:
Expertise in electrical design for power distribution, RF signals, and high-speed data systems.
Working knowledge of EMI/RFI shielding and harness design principles.
Familiarity with generating and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and BOMs.
Hands-on experience with cable and harness assembly and testing.
Experience with spacecraft harness/wire or cable designs and familiarity with space program specifications and flight hardware.
Proficiency with Electronic CAD tools such as Capital Logic , AutoCAD Electrical , or equivalent.
IMPORTANT - Please follow these two steps prior to applying to DoD SkillBridge positions:
Download and complete the DoD SkillBridge Prescreen Form (https://cdn.northropgrumman.com/-/media/Project/Northrop-Grumman/ngc/jobs/NG-DoD-SkillBridge-Prescreen-Form-Insert-Name-2023v3.docx?rev=4de71a755d0e4c64ab7b4899d44e20c6) Identify DoD SkillBridge Opportunity and apply (Be sure to attach your DoD SkillBridge Prescreen form to the application)
Primary Level Salary Range: $63,900.00 - $95,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00
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.
