Requisition ID: R10167196

• Category: Non-CJCS

• Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

• Clearance Type: SAP

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced personnel with P-3 aircraft background to support maintenance program with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Jacksonville, FL. The CBP P-3 fleet consists of Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Long Range Tracker (LRT) high-endurance, all-weather, tactical turbo-prop aircraft. The AEW aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U. S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. The LRT aircraft are used to intercept, track airborne and surface threats in source and transit zone countries. The P-3 aircraft are equipped with state-of-the-art, highly sophisticated sensor equipment, i.e., radar, electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) detecting systems.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we have an opening for Avionics Technician III – Shift Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Jacksonville, FL. We are looking for Avionics Day Shift Lead with essential problem-solving skills to diagnosing circuit and component malfunctions correctly.

**This is a Service Contract Act position.

• Primary role – Shift Lead

• Communicate with management daily on status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.

• Assign daily taskings to avionics technicians.

• Ensure workforce follows appropriate technical instructions, provide technical assistance, and ensures flowsheets, job cards and other job-related paperwork filled out correctly.

• Install, adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.

• Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters to determine equipment or systems operation problems.

• Install and adjust equipment replacement parts to ensure optimal performance.

• Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.

• Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.

• Interpret and analyze flight test and performance data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.

• Coordinate work with engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.

• Develop, document and maintain equipment or component configurations.

• Prepare required documents and drawings and maintain all files for material delivery sites and prepare efficient work schedule.

• No travel required.

• Dayshift required.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of documented aircraft avionics experience or documented military classroom avionics training and a High School diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge of and ability to administer a 100% tool accountability and control program

• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOD Secret level security clearance.

** Ability to obtain/maintain a DHS CBP Background Investigation (required to start)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current Secret or higher clearance.

• Shift lead experience (non-management capacity)

• P-3 aircraft avionics experience with state-of-the-art, highly sophisticated radar and sensor equipment

• Experience with APS-145 radar, electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) detecting systems.

• Familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs (NAMP) or equivalent

• Avionics Degree in related field.

• Familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent

• 8 years of documented aircraft avionics experience AND a two year college degree with aircraft avionics specialty OR documented military classroom avionics training

Salary Range: $29 - $39

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.