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CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: No
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’s Business Unit, Armament Systems, is seeking a Test Technician level 2 or 3 to support our team in Mesa, AZ.
Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.
Position Description:
The Test Technician will execute test operations for experimental and production testing of various medium caliber weapon systems. This position is a full-time role with a 4-10hour day Monday through Thursday schedule. This position is located in Mesa, Arizona.
Specific responsibilities include:
Work in a munitions test environment with medium to high complexity weapon systems. Ability to work collaboratively with Engineers, Operations, and Customers in a fast moving environment. Interface with engineering and operations personnel in the development and performance of test plans, test readiness reviews, data reduction, and reporting to meet test objectives and schedules. SAFETY is our number one priority. Directly responsible for the safety of personnel and equipment during test execution and taking preventative measures against any unsafe acts or processes.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent & 2 years of related experience (Level 2), OR a high school diploma or GED & 4+ years of related experience for a level 3
- High mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
- Must have at least 6 months experience in gun assembly or other relative experience upon review.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to communicate effectively and develop collaborative relationships with Engineering and Operations.
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs. repetitively and bend and stoop repetitively.
- Familiarity with firearms, ammunition and explosive handling preferred.
- "As a responsible party to ATF, obtain coverage under Safe Explosive Act as employee possessor/responsible person upon starting."
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with firearms, ammunition, and explosive handling
- 1 year experience in gun assembly
Primary Level Salary Range: $21.32 - $35.54
Secondary Level Salary Range: $25.31 - $42.21
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.