Job Description
What you'll get to do:
• Support the installation and testing of Single and Two Axis Rate tables and custom equipment used to Testing efforts on Navigation Equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate equipment issues to support system testing and sell-off.
• Communicate project status to the Manufacturing leads.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers and systems engineers to perform system architecture characterization on various system station components.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods for individual pieces of equipment (both custom and COTS) and entire systems.
• Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements.
The ideal candidate must have working knowledge of SureCAl, troubleshooting equipment, basic manual tools, and be able to communicate written and verbally.
Basic Qualifications for the Calibration Technician 4:
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of experience with optical calibration equipment.
• Must be able to support 2nd shift.
• Autocollimator experience.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience with standard test equipment: Theodolites, Sign plates, precision levels.
• Experience with standard measurement processes: Astronomical North Alignment, Optical angle transfers, two axis Rate table alignment, etc.
• Experience with Rate Table test systems: Centrifuge, Liquid Nitrogen Systems, Ultradex alignment, Autocollimator measurements.
Primary Level Salary Range: $68,300.00 - $113,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What you'll get to do:
• Support the installation and testing of Single and Two Axis Rate tables and custom equipment used to Testing efforts on Navigation Equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate equipment issues to support system testing and sell-off.
• Communicate project status to the Manufacturing leads.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers and systems engineers to perform system architecture characterization on various system station components.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods for individual pieces of equipment (both custom and COTS) and entire systems.
• Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements.
The ideal candidate must have working knowledge of SureCAl, troubleshooting equipment, basic manual tools, and be able to communicate written and verbally.
Basic Qualifications for the Calibration Technician 4:
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of experience with optical calibration equipment.
• Must be able to support 2nd shift.
• Autocollimator experience.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience with standard test equipment: Theodolites, Sign plates, precision levels.
• Experience with standard measurement processes: Astronomical North Alignment, Optical angle transfers, two axis Rate table alignment, etc.
• Experience with Rate Table test systems: Centrifuge, Liquid Nitrogen Systems, Ultradex alignment, Autocollimator measurements.
Primary Level Salary Range: $68,300.00 - $113,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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