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Vehicle Systems Technician 1
Job Number:
26544144
Company Name:
Northrop Grumman
Job Location:
Wallops Island, VA US
Job Category:
Engineering & Architecture
Vehicle Systems Technician 1
Title: Vehicle Systems Technician 1 Location: Virginia-Wallops Island
The Vehicle Systems Technician I performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility of planning and conducting a complete project involving the transporting, assembly, check out and launch of various rocket systems. He/She will perform one or more of the duties listed and may be assisted or directed by senior Vehicle Systems Technician for ordnance type duties. This is a non-exempt position and is represented by the IAM&AW. Duties: igned responsibility of performing inspection, assembly, testing, and check out, shipping of various rocket motors, igniters, and electro-explosive devices according to written procedures. ponsible for inspection, acceptance, assembly, testing and checkout of all vehicle inert hardware such as fins, tailcans, interstages, launch lugs, adapters, electro-mechanical devices, etc. forms safe launch vehicle and pad operations prior to and during countdowns under the direction of the launch pad supervisor. ponsible for maintenance, inspection, acceptance, testing and checkout of launch support equipment including launchers at WFF and other launch sites within and outside of the continental limits of the United States. ponsible for tracking, calibration, and availability of vehicle systems support equipment such as tools, meters, check-out boxes, etc. nsports rocket motors and explosives over roads and highways. s polymers and thermosetting plastics in making modifications and repairs. forms check out of vehicle hardware and systems to meet flight requirements, and installs vehicle components (i.e., fins, adapters, electrical harnesses, nozzles, igniters, etc.) to make up complete stages. ists in final launch preparation, check out, and launching in a safe and timely manner. ists in the static firing of solid propellant rocket motors and electro-explosive devices. ists in conducting annual Pyrotechnic Grounding surveys.
Basic Qualifications: AA in Electronic or Mechanical Technology or equivalent military/trade school training and a minimum of 6 years of general experience, 4 of which have been as an electronic technician or a total of 8 years of general electronic experience. Knowledge required to perform inspection, assembly, testing, checkout, and preparation for launch of various rocket vehicle systems and subsystems. Knowledge of and ability to apply specifications pertaining to rocket vehicle inert components such as fins, tailcans, interstages, electro-mechanical systems. Knowledge of and ability to perform maintenance and acceptance tests of sounding rocket launchers and other ground support equipment. Must possess or will be required to obtain Certification/Licensing for Electrostatic Discharge (NHB 5300.4 3L); Hazardous Materials Handlers Certification; High Pressure (above 150 psig) Liquid/Vapor/Gas; Ordnance/Pyrotechnics Certification Category 2. Frequent travel for extended duration may be required.
Preferred Qualifications: none
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
