Electrical Avionics Technician 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, 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, but they’re also making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an EA-18G Aircraft Electrician (USN “AE / AT” rating) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our organization. This role is located in NAS Whidbey Island (Oak Harbor, WA).

Job Description

The EA-18G Aircraft Electrician will be responsible for Organizational Level (“O” level) support of the aircraft’s Electrical systems.  To include:

• Understanding pre / post flight activities and inspections

• Performing maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance all applicable directives.

• Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.

• Able to setup and use a torque wrench and use common hand tools such as: wrenches, safety wire pliers, etc.

• Able to operate specialty tools such as crimpers, multimeters, M1 meters, Air data test sets, pin extractors.

• Able to remove, replace, and function check aircraft components and assemblies

• Knowledgeable in wire repair, splicing, soldering and wire bundling.

• Able to disassemble, pin and de-pin connectors.

• Maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion, and distribution.

• Inspect and maintain aircraft batteries and electrical components.

• Maintain interior and exterior lighting on the aircraft.

• Handle electrical control of aircraft systems, including hydraulics, landing gear, utilities, and power plant engines

• Supervision of automatic flight control and stabilization systems.

• Detailing aircraft compass systems, altitude reference systems, and inertial navigational systems

• The successful candidate will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all Aircraft electrical and navigation systems aboard the aircraft and will be tasked to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems encountered.  You may also be called upon to also provide technical advice, training, and troubleshooting assistance to “O” Level technicians.

• You should be familiar with IETM’s and Wire Illuminator, as well as the NAMP 4790 and applicable NAVAIR technical publications.  As required, you may be required to generate written reports for management in support of any contractual obligations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years experience

• Active Government Secret Clearance Required

• Must have familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.

• Must have comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.

• Must have the ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.