Engineering Technician 1

JOB DESCRIPTION

Engineering Technician 1

Northrop Grumman Corporation | Defense Systems

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Engineering Technician 1 to support the repair, assembly, modification, fabrication, and maintenance of electronic equipment and Electronic Warfare systems at its Warner Robins, Georgia, facility.

The successful candidate will work with complex, mission-critical electronic and mechanical assemblies, including circuit boards, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and replaceable electronic units. This role requires hands-on technical skills, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics, and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Perform production assembly operations on electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies, including modules, circuit boards, panels, frames, wires, and cables.

• Repair, modify, and fabricate cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and complex electronic assemblies.

• Replace electronic components and repair printed circuit boards (PCBs) and circuit cards.

• Repair, modify, and fabricate Shop Replaceable Units and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).

• Read and interpret engineering specifications, drawings, diagrams, blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Follow controlled drawings, technical orders, and detailed work instructions.

• Use hand tools, power tools, jigs, and general-purpose test and measurement equipment.

• Perform continuity checks on work in progress and completed assemblies.

• Disassemble, modify, rework, and reassemble prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications.

• Conduct inspections in accordance with applicable quality requirements.

• Identify the tools, supplies, and resources needed to maintain a safe and serviceable work area.

• Follow established technical procedures, workmanship standards, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Approximately 2-5 years of relevant technical experience.

• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.

• Hands-on experience with cable assembly.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

• J-Standard certification required.

• Ability to obtain all required soldering certifications and complete associated training requirements.

• U.S. citizenship.

• Ability to work onsite in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience repairing, fabricating, and modifying complex electronic assemblies.

• Experience repairing circuit cards, PCBs, wiring harnesses, and Shop or Line Replaceable Units.

• Experience using controlled engineering drawings and work instructions.

• Experience assembling and repairing military-grade pins, connectors, and associated tooling.

• Ability to assemble and disassemble electronic assemblies using detailed drawings, work instructions, or technical orders.

• Experience with electronic troubleshooting, component replacement, continuity checks, and quality inspections.

Required Technical Skills

• Engineering drawing, specification, diagram, and blueprint interpretation.

• Cable assembly and wiring harness work.

• Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Soldering skills and certification requirements.

• J-Standard certification.

Additional Relevant Skills

• PCB and circuit card repair.

• Electronic component replacement.

• Cable and wiring harness fabrication.

• Electronic assembly, disassembly, and rework.

• Shop and Line Replaceable Unit repair.

• Test and measurement equipment operation.

• Continuity testing and troubleshooting.

• Hand and power tool operation.

• Quality inspection and technical documentation.

• Military-grade connectors and associated tooling.

Work Environment

This is an onsite, full-time contract position supporting defense-related electronic equipment and mission-critical systems. The technician will work with electronic and mechanical assemblies while following technical procedures, quality specifications, safety standards, and applicable government contract requirements.

The assignment is subject to Service Contract Act (SCA) guidelines and regulations, with Houston County, Georgia, specified for reference.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate has practical experience assembling, soldering, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying electronic equipment. Strong candidates will be able to interpret electrical schematics, work from controlled drawings, repair cable assemblies and circuit boards, and use appropriate test equipment.

Candidates with J-Standard certification, cable assembly experience, and at least two years of electronic repair or fabrication experience are particularly well suited to this opportunity.