Engineering Tech Support - Level 1

Join the Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Dulles, VA for a 100% onsite Engineering Tech Support – Level 1 role that centers on assembling, integrating, and testing spacecraft components. This position operates on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, offers a salary range of USD 47,200 to 78,600 per year, and eligibility for U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret clearance. Travel up to 25% for launch campaigns may be required, and you will work closely with engineers and technicians to support mission-critical hardware.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• PTO for vacation and/or personal business
• Overtime eligibility
• Shift differential
• Discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives

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Responsibilities

• Interpret detailed work instructions and complex engineering documentation.
• Assemble electromechanical and electronic components and assemblies.
• Support the integration of critical spaceflight hardware with a high level of attention to detail, safety, and quality.
• Adhere 100% to established ISO processes, cleanroom protocols, hazardous material handling requirements, and operational procedures.
• Demonstrate general technical knowledge in mechanical assemblies, use of common hand tools as well as complex measuring devices.
• Interact daily with work center management, engineers, and mechanical leads to communicate work status and resolve technical issues.
• Work effectively within a diverse team, accept constructive feedback from Safety and Quality personnel.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills, adaptability, precision, and a proactive mindset with a commitment to mission success.
• Maintain flexibility to support off-shift work, weekends, overtime, and up to 25% domestic travel for launch campaign support.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Knowledge of electrical measurements (AC/DC, resistance), and mechanical troubleshooting techniques.
• Understanding of clean room operations and spacecraft handling protocols.
• Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks such as standing, bending, squatting, leaning, working with tool tethers.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including 2nd and 3rd shift schedules, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Visio

About Northrop Grumman Space Sector

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Engineering Tech Support – Level 1 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This role will operate on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.