Material Processes Technician 2 or 3 - R10192163

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Northrop Grumman as a Material Processes Technician, where you'll engage in critical tasks including material testing and supporting various laboratory functions. This role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication in a dynamic aerospace environment. With a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, you will contribute to pioneering projects that shape the future in the defense and space industries.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience for Level 2 and 4 years for Level 3.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on tasks in Composites and Material Acceptance Testing labs.
• Evaluate new processes and provide technical insight.
• Document processes and generate comprehensive reports.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Quick Learning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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TRAVEL: 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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Material Processes Technician 2 or 3 to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Job Responsibilities

The Mechanical M&P Laboratories section is seeking a passionate, dedicated individual to join our team as a lab technician who will be responsible for performing a range of tasks to meet our customer needs. Candidates will support multiple laboratories within the section including Composites, Material Acceptance Testing, and Mechanical Tests, and tasking may include coupon and part builds, material testing, and providing technical insight and solutions to our customers. Candidates should have strong foundational knowledge of a range of materials including composites, chemicals, and adhesives, and be able to perform hands-on builds and testing of materials. Candidates should be capable of evaluating new processes in conformance with engineering specifications, thoroughly documenting processes and results, and generating comprehensive reports. Candidates may also aid in the design of experiments and advise operators and engineers regarding processes, procedures, and lab equipment. Finally, Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). A Candidate who is solution-oriented, a quick learner, passionate about meeting customer needs, and adaptable will be well-suited for this position.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
  
  

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications (Level 2)

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 2 years or more of relevant work experience
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Must be able to read and execute test plans, process specifications and/or work instructions
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn basic manufacturing shop tools (measuring, sanding, cutting, surface preparation, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  
  

Basic Qualifications (Level 3)

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 4 years or more of relevant work experience
• Ability to differentiate between thermoplastic and thermoset material characteristics
• Advise operators and inform engineers regarding processes, procedures and lab equipment
• Engineer and development of customized tooling for lab processes
• Must be able to follow test plans, process specifications, and/or work instructions
• Layup experience with various degree orientations, knowledge of warp and fill directions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Acid digestions, percent flow, ply orientation, specific gravity and volatiles
• Bagging processes for curing astroquartz, fiberglass, prepregs, film and paste adhesives
• Knowledge of industry standards (i.e. ASTMs) and engineering drawings
• Machining Experience: band saw, belt sander, drill press, lathe, mill, surface grinder
• Surface Preparation: Acid etching, grit blasting, hand sanding, masking and bonding of test coupons
• Test Coupon Cutting: compression, dog bone, flatwise, flexural, lap shears and tensile coupons
  
  

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $83,300.00Salary Range 2: $59,300.00 - $98,900.00

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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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