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Northrop Grumman

Engineering Technician – Communications, Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman

Engineering Technician responsible for building and integration of communications hardware at Northrop Grumman. Position located in California with full-time on-site requirements.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timePalmdale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $5,600 - $93,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in interpreting engineering drawings and producing detailed documentation while adhering to ASME and IEEE standards. Proficient in supporting the build and installation of custom cables and wire harness assemblies, with a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Engineering Drawing InterpretationCustom Cable AssemblyPost-Delivery SupportActive U.S. Government Secret Security ClearanceCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills
Detailed CalculationsData AnalysisEngineering Documentation ProductionWire Harness AssemblyStartup ProceduresShutdown Procedures
Soft Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Industry Keywords
ASME StandardsIEEE StandardsD38999 ConnectorsDsub ConnectorsTwinax ConnectorsRJ45 Connectors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build systems using engineering drawings
  • Support startup & shutdown procedures, ATP/Delivery, post-delivery support
  • Support the build and installation of custom cables and wire harness assemblies
  • Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings
  • Perform detailed calculations and analyses of data

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years additional education and/or related experience for Technician 2
  • 4 years additional education and/or related experience for Technician 3
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards
  • Working experience with industry standards for connectors including D38999, Dsub, twinax, RJ45, etc.
  • Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business