Flight Test Tech 1/2 - Emerado, United States - Northrop Grumman

    Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman Emerado, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Requisition ID: R

    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 Aerospace Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Flight Test Technician 2 at our Grand Sky Autonomous Capabilities Center in America's 1st UAS Business Park, Grand Sky, minutes from Grand Forks, ND. Our Center pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences, all to provide a decisive advantage to the warfighter. For more information about the Grand Forks region, see . Come be a part of our mission

    Responsibilities include:

  • Instructs, coordinates, and performs the duties / functions of Flight Test personnel in area(s) of assignment.
  • Determines the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing, or fabricating critical aircraft components, or electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation systems.
  • Performs testing, rework, and repair in various fields of specialization.
  • Applies shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks working from incomplete engineering, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders and written and verbal instructions.
  • Performs drilling, reaming, fitting, assembly, trimming, riveting, splicing, insulating and other associated duties as assigned.
  • Performs electrical, mechanical or instrumentation maintenance, repair, and testing in support of specific flight test projects.
  • Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices, or systems.
  • Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary.
  • Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages of equipment, material, and product.
  • Checks work for completeness and accuracy.
  • Performs Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts, and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability.
  • May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with completion of assignment.
  • May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
    We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

    • Basic Qualifications for a Flight Test Technician 1:

  • Be completing or has completed an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program
  • Must complete and receive an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license within 90 days of graduation from an AMT program, or must currently have an A&P license
  • High School Diploma/GED and 0 years of industry-related experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (or higher) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by program needs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by program needs.
  • Selected Candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift.
  • Ability to work in an outside environment at various times of year.
  • Able to travel ~25% of the time.

    • Basic Qualifications for a Flight Test Technician 2:

  • Be completing or has completed an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program
  • Must complete and receive an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license within 90 days of graduation from an AMT program, or must currently have an A&P license
  • High School Diploma/GED and 1 year of industry-related experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (or higher) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by program needs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by program needs.
  • Selected Candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift.
  • Ability to work in an outside environment at various times of year.
  • Able to travel ~25% of the time.

    • Medical Requirements:

  • Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.