CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Technician Level 3/4 to support in our Clearfield, UT location. We value integrity, inclusion, teamwork, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture. Our diverse teams design, build, and support complex systems with an emphasis on quality, reliability, and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

The Engineering Technician Level 3/4 is responsible for executing, monitoring and continuously improving the bonding and lamination processes used to assemble sandwich-structured components (e.g., composite sandwich panels, bonded laminates, core stiffened, or layered constructions used in aerospace applications). This role focuses on precise material handling, adhesive application, surface preparation, film impression evaluation, quality verification, and adherence to safety and production specifications to ensure strong, repeatable bonds and dimensional integrity of finished parts. 

Key Responsibilities

• Liaison or primary interface between Operations and Cost Center Manufacturing Engineers. 
• Supervise bonding and lamination operations for sandwich assemblies, including surface preparation, film adhesive application, positioning of skins/core materials, vacuum bagging, and wet layup operations.
• Monitor the bonding process: tooling (bonding jigs), consumables, vacuum bagging systems, autoclaves, and ovens/curing fixtures.
• Follow and interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, material data sheets (MDS), and work instructions to meet dimensional and process requirements.
• Refine and monitor the vacuum bagging process, provide detailed recommendations to the Cost Center Manufacturing Engineers
• Perform in-process audits to identify shortcoming with fabrication instructions.
• Troubleshoot process problems and non-conformances; implement containment and corrective actions; coordinate with engineering for root-cause analysis and process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing cycle times, scrap rates, and variability; participate in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives.
• Train and mentor operators and technicians on bonding best practices, tooling setup and quality expectations.

This position can be field either as a Engineer Tech Level 3 or Level 4 depending on qualifications below

Basic Qualifications:

Engineering Tech Level 3:

• High school diploma or GED required with 4 years of relevant experience, vocational training or Associate’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Active DoD Clearance required to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
• 3 years of experience with composite bonding, lamination or adhesive assembly process.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to document work accurately and follow
• Proficiency operating bonding/curing equipment: vacuum bagging, autoclaves, and ovens.
• Familiarity with adhesives (film and paste) used in sandwich structures (epoxies, BMI, polyimide).
• Working knowledge of NDT methods relevant to bonding (ultrasonic phased array, pulse-echo, tap testing).

Engineering Tech Level 4:

• High school diploma or GED required with 6 years of relevant experience, vocational training or Associate’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Active DoD Clearance required to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
• 3 years of experience with composite bonding, lamination or adhesive assembly process.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to document work accurately and follow
• Proficiency operating bonding/curing equipment: vacuum bagging, autoclaves, and ovens.
• Familiarity with adhesives (film and paste) used in sandwich structures (epoxies, BMI, polyimide).
• Working knowledge of NDT methods relevant to bonding (ultrasonic phased array, pulse-echo, tap testing).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in manufacturing technology, engineering technology or related field.
• Certifications such as NADCAP (or experience working in NADCAP/aerospace quality environments), IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or equivalent.
• Experience with composite process control documentation, cure cycle development, and tooling design.
• Prior experience supporting engineering test activities and/or working in systems or avionics integration environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), shop floor data systems, and basic calibration or QA systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications and Material Data Sheets.
• Strong attention to detail (be able to notice subtle differences in texture and appearance of surfaces).
• Proficient record-keeping and basic computer skills for logging production and inspection data.
• Able to use measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, thickness gauges) and basic shop math.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a cross-functional team.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis tools (8D, FMEA), and continuous improvement practices (Lean, Kaizen).

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, crouch, reach and perform frequent hand and arm movements; good manual dexterity for fine tasks such as ply placement, soldering or connector assembly.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly; safely handle large parts and tooling with team lifts or material handling equipment when required.
• Work may require exposure to moderate noise, epoxy and resin odors, solvents and dust; must be able to wear required PPE (gloves, respirators, safety glasses, hearing protection, coveralls).
• Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments as well as hot zones near ovens/autoclaves, and in cleanrooms or controlled areas requiring contamination control.

Working Conditions

• Work primarily performed on a manufacturing floor, lab or production test environment with regular use of tools, machinery and test equipment.
• Shift work and overtime may be required to meet program schedules; may include first or second shifts and occasional weekend work.
• Must adhere to strict safety, quality and security protocols; participate in safety and compliance training as required.
• Limited travel may be required for training or cross-site support.
• Collaborative team environment with close interaction with engineers, quality, manufacturing and program management to support mission objectives and continuous improvement.

Primary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $68,300.00 - $113,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.