Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Electronic Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Magna, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a highly skilled Electronics Technician with expertise in performing disassembly, repair, and reassembly of customer end item equipment following work instructions. Primary support is of the MMIII Safe and Arm devices refurbishment and Electronic Test Equipment sustainment. Additional responsibilities include working with engineering to ensure clear work instructions for the assembly and manufacturing of Electronic Test Equipment. The ideal candidate will possess advanced soldering and wire harness fabrication skills, experience with PWA cleaning and conformal coating techniques, and the ability to inspect and ensure compliance with requirements.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manufacturing electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies, including circuit cards, cable harnesses, and various other electronic products while ensuring compliance with required performance specifications.
Perform soldering on through-hole and surface-mount components using soldering irons, reflow equipment such as hot air stations for small PCB components.
Functional testing of electronic assemblies.
Maintain compliance with safety regulations and ESD/FOD/control protocols (use of ESD wrist straps and ESD smock).
Monitor stock levels of required equipment and initiate replacement orders.
Perform moderate strenuous tasks like bending, stooping, lifting tools (up to 50 lbs.).
Other duties as assigned
Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
Experience performing soldering on through-hole and surface-mount components using soldering irons and reflow equipment.
Ability to repair damaged circuits, lands, or pads.
Experience disassembling, pin, and de-pin connectors (38999 D-Sub, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Experience assembling electrical and electronic cable harnesses, connectors, and wire assemblies using hand tools, soldering irons, and crimping equipment.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
Experience performing soldering on through-hole and surface-mount components using soldering irons and reflow equipment.
Ability to repair damaged circuits, lands, or pads.
Experience disassembling, pin, and de-pin connectors (38999 D-Sub, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Experience assembling electrical and electronic cable harnesses, connectors, and wire assemblies using hand tools, soldering irons, and crimping equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
IPC/J-STD-001 certifications (current or prior).
IPC/WHMA-A-620-S or NASA-STD-8739.4 (current or prior).
AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance.
Graduate of technical trade school or military electronics school.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00The 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.