Mechanical Technician 1

ngc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Technician – Level 1 for the Dulles, VA site. This 100% onsite role focuses on assembly, integration, and testing of propulsion subsystems within a highly skilled team. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S.

Government Secret clearance and work in a cleanroom environment. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, performing layouts, using precision tools, and documenting workmanship per strict standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Hands-on experience with various tooling and equipment.
• PC literacy using common software and annotated MB designs.
• Ability to execute and document work using detailed instructions and reading/interpreting drawings.

Responsibilities

• Performs production assembly operations on mechanical subassemblies and systems.
• Adheres to tool use and facility housekeeping requirements.
• Reads and interprets drawings, schematics, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Reads diagrams and layouts, uses hand and/or power tools and jigs.
• Uses a wide range of precision hand tools, torque tools, measuring equipment and mechanical test equipment.
• Self-inspects work to meet workmanship standards.
• Works in a precision clean room with gowning protocol and FOD control compliance.

Skills

Security clearance

Tooling experience

PC literacy

Drawings interpretation

Work instructions

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Torque tools

Measuring equipment

Mechanical test equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Technician – Level 1 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Mechanical Technician - Level 1 is responsible for the assembly, integration, and test of a variety of Propulsion Subsystems supported by the Dulles Propulsion Work Center of Excellence. You will be working as part of a team on highly complex systems and equipment that are mission critical for the platforms that they operate on

In this job, you will:

• Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operationsinvolvingmechanical assembliesat asubassemblyandsystem level.
• Responsible for adhering to strict requirements governing tool useand facilityhouse keeping
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, work instructions, andprocessdocumentation.
• Works from diagrams and drawings, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools and jigs.
• Use a wide range of precision hand tools, torque tools, measuring equipment and mechanical test equipment.
• Responsible for adhering tostrictrequirementsgoverning tool use, house & record keeping
• Ability and willingness to self-inspect work in support of adherence to defined workmanship standards.
• Work in a precision clean work environment(cleanroom) requiringspecific gowning protocolcombined with FOD control compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Hands on experience with various tooling and equipment.
• PC literacy usingcommon softwareandannotatedmodel-baseddesigns
• Abilityto executeand documentworkusing detailedinstructions and reading/interpreting drawings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years ofaerospace integrationexperienceor trade schoolexperience aligned with welding(i.e., fabricatingand assembly offlight pneumatic systems, associated mechanical assemblies andrelated thermal installations).
• Experience usinghigh fidelitydrawings and work instructions,model-baseddesign use preferred.
• Experience withAerospace tubeand pipe fitting operations, and the associated tooling.
• Experienceperforming precision tube forming tubeand tube end processing.
• Aerospace fusion weldingexperienceis preferred, specificallytailored to gas tungsten orbital tube welding operations.
• Having ability to useand applycommoncomputerdesign softwarein support ofcreatingadditive manufacturedtooling and fixturing is an added preference.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00The 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.