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:
1. 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
2. Advise others on the application, performance and use of instruments and standards.
3. Devise bench tests to prove validity of repair work.
4. Develop and establish new and more effective calibration methods, techniques and procedures and adjust instrument recall cycles based on usage and historical calibration data.
5. 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.
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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.Skills Required
- High school diploma plus two years of college training in mathematics, physics, engineering, and electrical theory, or recognized equivalent
- Three years of experience performing electrical testing or installation in an industrial or commercial environment
- Knowledge of oscilloscopes, multimeters, accelerometers, and microphones
- Experience testing cable harnesses
- Experience reading schematics
- Experience building electrical calibration test plans
- U.S. citizenship
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering
- ASQ certification or similar calibration certification
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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