Mechanical Technician - Level 3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Technician – Level 3 for our Space Sector in Redondo Beach, CA. The role is 100% onsite with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off.

You will handle delicate flight hardware, assemble space flight components, and perform bonding operations per drawings and procedures. The candidate must have a high school diploma with 4+ years of related experience and the ability to obtain SCI access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 4 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
• Experience with mechanical assembly using drawings or written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Handle delicate flight hardware with proper ESD and contamination control.
• Perform mechanical assembly using space flight drawings and process docs.
• Conduct space flight bonding with adhesives for thermal, electrical, and mechanical connections.
• Utilize calibrated tools and shelf-life materials for assembly operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Blueprints interpretation

Mechanical assembly

Education

High School diploma + 4 years related experience

SCI access eligibility

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job 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 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. It will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job Responsibilities

• Handling delicate flight hardware using proper ESD and contamination control best practice.
• Performs mechanical assembly using space flight drawings and process documents.
• Performs space flight bonding operations using various adhesives for thermal, electrical, and mechanical connections on complex composite and structural assemblies.
• Utilizes calibrated tools and shelf-life materials to perform assembly operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
• Knowledge and experience with mechanical assembly and operations using at least one of the following: Blueprints, engineering drawings, or written instructions.
• Experience using MS office tools and other software.
• Ability to work in a high bay.
• Ability to work off hours, rotating shifts, and weekends when needed.
• Ability to travel, as necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to sit/stand for extend periods of time.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in electronic assembly, mechanical manufacturing or integration and test.
• Experience working on space flight hardware.
• Experience working on flight hardware.
• Ability to work second shift.

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Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.