Electromechanical Engineering Technician

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Electromechanical Engineering Technician to work at government customer site in Stafford, Virginia. The successful candidate will work on an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program providing engineering and maintenance on large antenna platforms and associated equipment in the generation of RF signals and communications systems.  The equipment includes antennas, antenna gear boxes/motors, motor controllers/servo amplifiers, synchros, encoders, RF switches, and feeds.  In addition, the candidate must be knowledgeable with different types of coaxial transmission lines and waveguides, Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) and Solid State amplifiers, and related electronic equipment.  He or she will be responsible for analyzing equipment problems, isolating causes and taking proper action to resolve problems. Maybe required to troubleshoot communication system outages, conduct/coordinate repair of communication equipment including hubs, switches, routers, connectors and cables.   The candidate may also be required to generate and maintain equipment records, track failure trends and recommending corrective actions and procedures.  The candidate will perform preventive maintenance and integrate approved equipment modifications into the existing baseline.   Basic Qualifications • Bachelors degree with 2 years experience or a High School diploma with 6 years experience may be considered in Lieu of degree • Military ratings such as Navy CTM, ET, FCT or other similar Military or civilian experience • Minimum 2 years’ experience in electronic maintenance, equipment troubleshooting using electronic test equipment and devices • Must be able to work within a group or independently • Ability to travel is required • Individual will be required to climb ladders and use personnel lifts for heights to approximately 50 feet (using approved fall protection equipment), ascend and descend ~60 feet of stairs • Ability to install and uninstall (lift) devices weighing 50 pounds • Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and successfully complete a CI polygraph to stay in the position   Preferred Qualifications: Top Secret Clearance Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on satellite terminals, ground stations, and antennas Experience troubleshooting and improving complex electrical systems Military Electronic technician [ ET ] Performing preventative and corrective maintenance or similar Civilian experience Experience with complex technical issues in the Radio System Experience resolving technical issues in various electrical engineering projects Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining ba