Engineering Technician 3/4

Northrop Grumman

Engineering Technician assembling communication systems at Northrop Grumman. Responsible for building, integrating, and maintaining communication hardware in field settings.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timePalmdale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,600 - $111,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in interpreting engineering drawings and producing detailed documentation, including flow charts and schematics. Proficient in building and installing custom cable and wire harness assemblies while adhering to industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Engineering Drawing InterpretationCustom Harness Assembly InstallationActive US Government ClearanceASME and IEEE Standards ComplianceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Mathematical CalculationsEngineering Documentation ProductionFlow Chart CreationBlock Diagram DevelopmentSchematic Design

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAptitude for Learning

Tools & Technologies

Custom CablesWire Harness AssembliesInterconnect Diagrams

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

D38999 ConnectorsDsub ConnectorsTwinax ConnectorsRJ45 ConnectorsContinuous Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build systems using engineering drawings, configuration & recovery documentation
Support startup & shutdown procedures, ATP/Delivery, as well as post-delivery support
Support the build and installation of custom cables and wire harness assemblies as well as tray assemblies from engineering drawings and interconnect diagrams
Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics)
Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of related professional/military experience for Level 3
Must have a High School diploma or equivalent AND 6 years of related professional/military experience for Level 4
Must have an active US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Ability to interpret engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards
Working experience building and installing custom harness assemblies
Working experience with industry standards for connectors including, but not limited to D38999, Dsub, twinax, RJ45
Must be physically able to move up to 50 lbs.
Must have color vision to identify cables and wires.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude to learn new material quickly.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Flexible work arrangements
4/10 work schedule with every other Friday off
Phenomenal learning opportunities