Mechanical Technician 2

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company that thrives on innovation and exploration. As a Mechanical Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting missions critical to national security. Your expertise in mechanical assembly will help develop and test cutting-edge systems that impact lives globally. This fully on-site position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a visionary team dedicated to making history. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanical engineers in design and testing.
• Fabricate and assemble mechanical components.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Reading Engineering Drawings

Hand Tool Proficiency

Adhesive Application

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a **Mechanical Technician 2** , your role at **Chandler, AZ** will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

The primary function of this position is to bond insulative materials to metal and composite parts and surfaces. This includes cleaning and abrading surfaces for bonding prep, measuring, mixing and applying adhesives. The position requires the ability to read engineering/assembly drawings and bills of materials/parts list as well as reading, comprehending and following written instructions. Requires demonstrated experience with hand tools and mechanical assembly.

This is a fully on-site position; hybrid or remote work is not available. Relocation is not available for this role.

**In this job, you will:**

+ Perform a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components.

+ Device, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.

+ Set up and test complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.

+ Analyze data and recommend modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of additional education and/or related experience

+ Ability to read engineering/assembly drawings and bills of materials/parts list

+ Able to draft and read detailed drawings for fabrication.

+ Proven ability to read, comprehend and follow written instructions

+ Able to manipulate objects, often requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite

+ Familiarity with Northrop Grumman operating practices

**_Launch & Missile Defense Systems:_** _We are the leading provider of small-and-medium class space launch vehicles for civil, military and commercial missions that includes solid rocket propulsion systems, energetic products, interceptor boosters and target vehicles, and composite manufacturer._

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

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

For more benefit details please visit our Total Rewards site. **www.northropgrumman.com/benefits**

Salary Range: $47,000.00 - $78,300.00

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.