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Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a **Engineering Technician – Level 2** to join our team in **Promontory, UT** .

The candidate will be responsible for preparing, testing and evaluating a wide variety of adhesives to support laboratory testing and quality assurance processes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring material integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate test results.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Collect representative samples in accordance with engineering, regulatory, and laboratory requirements.

+ Verify material identification and ensure traceability during the fabrication and testing process and ensure all materials are properly labeled and stored following engineering and planning requirements.

+ Communicate any inconsistencies, deviations, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.

+ Adhere to safety and hygiene standards, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

+ Maintain laboratory infrastructure including sample preparation and equipment set-ups and breakdown. Candidate will be expected to maintain a high standard of operational discipline to support clean, safe, and efficient operations.

+ Work with LIMS, Quality, and inventory databases to track material and test results.

Basic Qualifications:

+ High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

+ No clearance required to start

+ Familiarity with MSDS/SDS and hazardous material handling procedures.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

+ Comfortable working in environments that may involve exposure to chemicals, noise, and temperature variations.

+ Use of PPE including gloves, safety glasses, lab smocks, and ESD safety shoes is required.

+ Basic computer and software competencies are required.

+ Flexibility to occasionally work swing shifts and weekends when required.

Preferred** **Qualifications:

+ Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or warehouse environment, especially with chemical handling, is highly desirable.

+ 2+ years of hands-on experience with adhesives in engineering, manufacturing, or lab setting.

+ Strong understanding of adhesive chemistry and bonding principles.

+ Knowledge of surface preparation, application techniques, cure cycles, and post-processing.

+ Mechanical testing knowledge (e.g., tensile, shear and peel strength).

+ Familiarity with ASTM methods related to adhesive performance.

+ Experience with handling and disposal of energetic materials

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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