U103 Calibration Tech
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Set up, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, adjust and calibrate the most complex working level instruments measurement systems and laboratory standards and advise others on their application and use.
WORKING PROCEDURE AND/OR RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNED
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL
MAJOR JOB DUTIES
BUT THIS
JOB DESCRIPTION
DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF
OTHER DUTIES
BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE OUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE OF PAY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. In addition to performing the duties of the Calibration Technician, performs the following:
- Set up, maintain and calibrate working level instruments and laboratory standards for any six (6) or more types of measurements within one of the following three groups. A.
Mechanical and physical work such as: Pressure Vacuum Temperature Humidity Force Torque B.
Gage work such as: Optics Machine Cutting Tools Threads Hardness Ring, plug, snap &. fixture ("Go-"No Go") Angular and radial measurement Lineal measurement Laser Interferometry Surface flatness C.
Electrical and electronic work such as: Time and frequency Distortion Acceleration Vibration Displacement and velocity DC Voltage, current & power AC Voltage, current & power Resistance, capacitance, inductance Bridges Oscilloscopes
- Advise others on the application, performance and use of instruments and standards.
- Devise bench tests to prove validity of repair work.
- Develop and establish new and more effective calibration methods, techniques and procedures and adjust instrument recall cycles based on usage and historical calibration data.
- Perform similar or lower classified work as required.
SCOPE, PURPOSE AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS
Laboratory Engineers
- To obtain information on calibration procedures, techniques and problems.
- Frequent Vendors
- To determine cost and availability of instrument parts.
- Occasional Division-Engineers
- To discuss instrument specifications, application, and performance.
Occasional DIRECTION OF OTHERS
- Provide technical guidance and instruction to lower classified employees.
DIRECTION RECEIVED
Limited technical assistance from supervision and/or Laboratory Engineers.
Basic Qualifications
High school plus two (2) years of college training in mathematics, physics, engineering and electrical theory or the recognized equivalent. 3 years of experience doing electrical testing or installation in an industrial or commercial environment. Knowledge of oscilloscopes, multi-meters, accelerometers, and microphones. Experience testing cable harnesses. Experience reading schematics. Experience building a test plan for electrical calibration.
US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering. ASQ certification or similar certification in calibration. #MPR 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.
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