Energetics Manufacturing Technician - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician 2 for our Elkton, Maryland location.

The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers.  The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns.  You can go boating, golf, hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line.  Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Job Responsibilities:

• Essential Functions/Responsibilities
• Supports processing, management, and handling of energetic materials and electromechanical systems while maintaining strict compliance with energetics safety protocols and high awareness of electrostatic energy to prevent unintended discharge.
• Performs routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks from schematics, diagrams, layouts, defined plans, and written/verbal instructions.
• Assists Engineering with development of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical designs, tests, fabrication, modifications, assemblies, components, grounding systems, and component bonding during assembly/fabrication/transport in the presence of energetic materials.
• Supports DCMA oversight/coordination activities (final hardware buy-off and functional-area audits) by providing required energetics documentation and traceability.
• Adheres to/supports Hazardous Operation Standards (HOPS) reviews, Plant Propellant Control Board (PPCB) activities, hazard analysis, and other safety-based programs governing energetics operations.
• Maintains work areas in compliance with FOD, ESD, and 5S standards to ensure energetics safety requirements are consistently met.
• Analyzes test/production data and recommends modifications to components, process documentation, or test procedures, considering the unique safety and performance requirements of energetics systems.
• Performs varied but standardized tasks under general supervision; resolves routine questions and escalates more complex issues.

EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Compliance/Safety Requirements

Strict compliance with all energetics safety protocols, including electrostatic control/grounding and prevention of unintended discharge. Participation/support for HOPS reviews, PPCB activities, hazard analysis, and associated safety programs governing energetics work. Maintain FOD, ESD, and 5S standards continuously within work areas. Support DCMA oversight activities by maintaining objective evidence, documentation, and traceability required for audits and final hardware buy-off.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED. 2+ years of manufacturing/assembly/test experience in a controlled or safety-critical environment (energetics, aerospace/defense, chemicals, electronics, or similar).
• Ability to follow detailed procedures/work instructions and maintain accurate documentation and traceability.
• Ability to read and work from schematics/diagrams/layouts and written/verbal technical instructions.
• Demonstrated safety mindset and ability to work around hazardous operations with strict procedural compliance (including ESD awareness/discipline).
• Ability to work full-time  and support overtime/weekend coverage as needed. Ability to maintain 5S, FOD, and ESD standards in assigned work areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience working with energetic materials, propellants, explosive devices, or energetics manufacturing/test environments.
• Experience supporting DCMA source inspection/buy-off activities and audits (documentation readiness, traceability).
• Familiarity with HOPS/PPCB processes, hazard analysis, and safety-based governance programs in energetics operations.
• Experience with environmental testing and prototype build support. Trade school, military technical training, or associate degree in a related technical discipline.

Primary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $89,100.00

The 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.