SCA Electronics Maintenance Technician

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

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 Defense System is seeking an SCA Electronics Maintenance Technician 2 to join our team in Yorktown, VA to support the U.S. Navy's Mk48 Heavyweight Torpedo program.

What you’ll Get to Do:

• Electronics Maintenance Technician 2 is responsible for the repair, modification, and maintenance of a variety of electronic equipment and Electronic Warfare systems. You will be working on highly complex systems and equipment that are mission critical for the MK-48 Heavyweight Torpedo and associated test equipment.
• Perform a variety of routine preventative and corrective maintenance operations on various electro-mechanical torpedo test equipment utilizing approved documentation.
• Routinely use and be exposed to hazardous materials in the conduct of maintenance operations i.e. hydraulic fluid, OTTO II Fuel and cleaning agents.
• Conduct routine Ordnance Handling Evolutions within the facility using specific designed equipment.
• Use common electronic test equipment such as oscilloscope, digital multimeters and logic analyzers to troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Use NAVSEA drawings and publications to make repairs on electrical cables and connectors.
• Submit request to government for publication corrections, process improvement, and deviations (waivers) from publications.
• Perform all work in a strict procedural compliant manner.
• Perform calibration on electro-mechanical torpedo test equipment.

Basic qualifications:

• US Citizenship with current Interim Secret Security Clearance (or higher).
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 year’s additional education and/or related experience.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting (board/component level) and problem solving using associated devices such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and schematics.
• Ability to meet annual screening per OPNAV 5530/1 {Report of Screening for Personnel Assigned AA&E Security Related Duties). Items checked include, but not limited to, Criminal History Record Information, Foreign influence, Financial History, Emotional and mental Disorders.
• Demonstrated work experience using common hand tools, measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers, and basic electronic equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers).
• Ability to pass a physical exam for an Explosive Handler position/Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Driver.
• Ability to qualify as a Category III Crane Operator.
• Previous experience with working on Electrostatic sensitive equipment using ESD controls.
• Previous experience with manufacturing, testing and troubleshooting electronic systems.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as steel toe shoes, face shield, goggles, protective suit and a variety of gloves.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access).

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate degree or military equivalent in electronics technologies plus 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Previous experience with soldering.
• Ability to read and understand and troubleshoot utilizing electronic schematics.
• 4+ years of related experience in the MK48 Heavyweight Torpedo program or similar Ordnance programs through the military or performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Experience and knowledge on calibrated…