Engineering Technician - Level 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 Systems is currently seeking an Engineering Technician Level 2 or 3 at our Elkton, Maryland location. Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.   Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns.  You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line.  Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism   The level to be hired will depend upon exhibited education, experience, and competency. Job Summary: This position works closely with Engineering to configure and execute testing operations including troubleshooting equipment, setup, fixturing, testing, equipment maintenance, documenting setup, and test results. Assists Engineers and Technicians with projects through building or procuring test equipment, setup, performing testing and process validations. Primary responsibilities include load testing, pressurization testing, and support for live fire rocket motor testing. • Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks • Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data • Constructs, calibrates, adjusts and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems. • Works from schematics, engineering drawings and technical instructions. • Sets up and configures test equipment, systems, test articles, and instrumentation • Perform tests/experiments and records data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis • Utilizes various test equipment for data gathering • Reports data in prescribed format • Perform routine calculations using Excel or other related software and proficient in MS Office • Use a computer daily to perform testing operations. This includes using Excel and custom software. • Generates reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics) Basic Qualifications Level 2: • High School Diploma and a minimum of two years related experience, or a technology degree / certificate, or military electronics experience. • Experience with mechanical test equipment and systems, including