Electrical Maintenance Technician

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Annapolis, MD +1 · NGC - Non - NGJF S01

This role is for an Electrical Maintenance Technician at Northrop Grumman, responsible for routine inspection and maintenance of building electrical equipment, utilities systems, and related trades. The technician will install conduit, wire, and electrical components, diagnose and repair faults, perform tests, and ensure compliance with safety procedures. The role also involves updating maintenance databases and coordinating with contractors and vendors.

What you'd actually do

  1. Install conduit, raceways, cable trays, and wiring; terminate switches, receptacles, breakers, panels, transformers, motor starters, and VFDs.
  2. Perform routine checks on motors, generators, UPS, HVAC controls, PLCs, and other electrical equipment.
  3. Diagnose faults with multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and software; replace defective components and verify proper operation.
  4. Conduct continuity, insulation resistance, voltage, and load tests; complete functional testing, as‑built drawings, and test reports.
  5. Follow OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company LOTO procedures; use PPE; identify and correct hazardous conditions; report incidents.

Skills

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in Facilities Maintenance
  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
  • Journeyman electrical experience
  • NEC, local building codes, AC/DC power systems, motor controls, PLC basics
  • reading blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications
  • follow written instruction and complete documentation associated with facility maintenance
  • testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery and/or equipment
  • work independently and follow detailed work instructions
  • Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Excel, Outlook
  • customer-service, written/oral communication, and teamwork skills
  • Valid Driver’s License

Nice to have

  • Advanced Certifications: NFPA 70E, OSHA 30‑hour construction safety, or similar.
  • low-voltage signaling, control wiring, fire alarm systems, or data‑center power infrastructure.
  • commercial HVAC, and SCIF construction.
  • OSHA certification or training.
  • Basic networking/cabling knowledge.
  • self-starter and able to work independently or in a team environment.
  • Problem solving ability and collaboration skills.
  • CAFM/Work‑Order systems.