Electrical Test Steam

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

Plan and develop methods, sequences and techniques and coordinate complex functional and operational electrical/electronic tests on such products as turbine generator sets and other prototype and developmental electrical systems and components. troubleshoot and determine cause of failure or malfunction for test equipment, facility equipment or product under test and determine corrective action.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Fixed and variable AC and DC single and three phase power supplies, loading equipment, pulse generator, dynamometer, frequency meters, impedance bridge, oscilloscopes, recorders, circuit testers, dielectric strength test sets, measuring and indicating instruments such as polarity, resistance, capacitance, inductance, current, voltage, speed, temperature and pressure and various hand tools.

MATERIAL:

Power supplies, turbine generator sets, electronic modules, printed circuit boards, motors, controllers, conduit, wire, lighting and various electrical replacement parts.

DIRECTION OF OTHERS:

Direct lower classified testers assigned to help.

WORKING PROCEDURE:

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.

• Receive work assignment from supervision.

• Read and follow safety regulations and procedures, MI package including drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, change notices, test procedures, operation sheets, specifications and work authorizations.

• Determine from general information the methods, sequences, techniques, tooling and test equipment necessary to perform a variety of experimental and developmental tests including loading or load simulation.

• Plan, coordinate and conduct all types of electrical/electronic prototype and developmental tests.

• Select, set up, connect, wire and assemble proper test equipment for troubleshooting and repair of test stand equipment and items under test.

• Inspect apparatus for missing parts and defects to ensure it is safe for testing.

• Install, test and repair indoor and outdoor lighting circuits and fixtures, power and lighting panels, transformers, alarms and associated equipment.

• Determine troubleshooting and testing procedures for components or products with electronic controls and systems, solid state components and integrated circuits where a thorough analysis of electronic systems and components is required.

• Troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunction or failure and take corrective action required on AC/DC motors, generators, power supplies, control systems, instrumentation systems.

• Disassemble and disconnect components to access or remove malfunctioning circuits, components or units for repair or replacement. Reassemble as required.

• Compile and record data as required.

• Restore components or product after test to operable and/or shipping condition.

• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment including cleaning connections and windings, tightening connections, retapping and insulating connections, etc.

• Maintain tools, test equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition.

• Observe safety rules and be familiar with emergency shutdown procedures.

• Perform other work of equal or lower classification as required.

This is a Union Represented position.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

• Minimum of 3 years' work experience in an industrial electrical field of expertise.

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex electrical systems.

• Experience with three-phase electricity, motors and motor controls.

• Experience interpreting electrical schematics to include wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, circuit diagrams, and logic diagrams.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.

• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years' work experience maintaining and troubleshooting PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Systems.

• Experience utilizing formulas and performing basic calculations involving voltage, resistance, and current coefficients.

• Experience interpreting and performing procedures and governing documents to accomplish electrically related tasks.

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting systems within a power generation plant.

• A current/active DoD Secret clearance.

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.