Electrical Avionics Technician 1- Whiteman AFB MO

Northrop Grumman; Missouri; On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Avionics Technician to join their team at a military base in Missouri. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to work on advanced aircraft systems that play a crucial role in national security. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, eager to learn, and comfortable in a classified environment. Responsibilities include installing and troubleshooting avionics systems, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, this position provides a chance to grow within a pioneering organization dedicated to making history.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma and no prior experience.
• Must be able to pass electrical training and physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Perform maintenance tasks and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Avionics installation

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manufacturing shop controls

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics System has an opening for an Electrical Avionics Technician 1. The selected candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. You will be supporting the B-2 modification team at Whiteman AFB, Mo. This is an entry-level position and requires a security clearance, so an active clearance is preferred, but a clearance request will be submitted for the selected candidate if necessary. The nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working in a classified environment; cell phones and personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas.

Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Install, test, troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics and electrical system components in accordance with testing, engineering, maintenance and installation directives.
2. Cuts wire to length, strips insulation from wire ends, and insulates connections with plastic sleeves.
3. Maintenance tasks include configuring aircraft for modifications, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, and various system operational checkouts.
4. Able to obtain full face respirator certification.
5. Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems.
6. Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor.
7. Must obtain and maintain qualifications as directed by supervisor.

The selected candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on business needs, including, but not limited to: 1st shift 0630 – 1500, 2nd shift 1430 – 2300 and overtime when required.

Basic Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
2. Must be able to successfully complete and pass electrical training class for Continued Employment.
3. Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.
4. Must be able to access small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
5. The ability to pass Special Medical/Respiratory Exam.
6. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Secret clearance is required prior to starting.
7. Must be able to obtain required Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet business needs.
8. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include second shift, extended shifts, weekends, and occasional holidays to support modification team work.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Active DOD Secret Clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years.
2. Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization.
3. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
4. Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.

Salary Range: $37,500.00 - $62,500.00

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