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.

At Northrop Grumman we Define Possible. Our employees are not only part of history, but we are also making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Calibration Technician 3 located in Salt Lake City, UT.

What you'll get to do:

• Calibrates electronic test measuring equipment and signal generating equipment to conform to set standards.

• Tests, calibrates, adjusts, and maintains electromechanical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, hydro mechanical, and pressure-type measuring and indicating instruments.

• Sets up calibration sequences, methods and procedures according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and requirements.

• Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective parts of test equipment such as pressure gauges and tension meters.

• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

• Compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.

• Operate a CMM. PC-DMIS software controlled

• Repair, calibrate, modify and maintain mechanical and dimensional measuring & test equipment (M&TE) and instrumentation devising methods, procedures, and standards to be utilized on new and existing M&TE.

• Responsible for the daily operation of the assigned calibration facility and the service to its internal customers and service providers.

• Apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate measuring and test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.

• Identify and precisely follow established calibration procedures, and accurately record results.

• Follow and maintain calibration procedures and appropriate laboratory practices in accordance with Command Media and ISO requirements.

• Use high precision measuring equipment and scientific instruments to calibrate, verify, adjust and repair M&TE. Typical M&TE includes, but is not limited to: alignment telescopes, autocollimators, theodolites, dial and digital calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, dial indicators, bore gages, plug gages, optical flats, surface plates, hardness testing machines, thread gages, torque wrenches and v block sets.

The ideal candidate must be able to move and position objects weighing up to 40 lbs., bend, kneel and stoop to gain access to equipment, push a calibration cart to various on-site locations, have basic computer knowledge of using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook, work in collaborative team environment, and be able to prioritize and adjust tasks simultaneously to accomplish the project result.

Basic Qualifications for the Calibration Technician 3:

• High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience in a Calibration Lab or Test Environment.

• Experience operating a CMM and/or PC-DMIS controlled software.

• Experience computing, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data for reporting purposes.

• Experience with precision measuring equipment and/or scientific instruments to calibrate, verify, adjust, and repair equipment.

• Must be able to work occasional overtime work as needed.

• Experience following and maintaining calibration procedures and appropriate laboratory practices in accordance with Command Media and/or ISO requirements.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a Metrology equipment calibration lab environment or equivalent

• Experience with usage of various Measuring and Test Equipment Calibration Standards.

• Operation experience with vacuum, pressure, thermo-dynamic and optical measuring equipment is desired.

• Experience with military and aerospace industry concepts, practices, procedures and regulatory requirements.

• PMEL experience.

• Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Knowledge to design formulas and macros.

• Experience with electronic equipment troubleshooting concepts and the ability to isolate issues down to the board level.

• Active Secret Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $55,800.00 - $93,000.00

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.