Mechanical Technician - Level 4

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Technician – Level 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. The role supports mechanical and electromechanical designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies, and components.

Responsibilities include drafting fabrication drawings, handling delicate flight hardware with proper ESD practices, and performing space flight bonding and assembly tasks with calibrated tools.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent with 6 years related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
• Experience with space craft composite structures and fabrication tasks.
• Proficient with MS Office and engineering drawings.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in high bays/cleanrooms.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanical engineers in developing mechanical and electromechanical designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components.
• Draft detailed drawings for fabrication.
• Fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.
• Perform bonding operations using adhesives for thermal, electrical, and mechanical connections on space flight hardware.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

MS Office

ESD/contamination control

Education

High School diploma + 6 years related experience

Tools

Calibrated tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Technician – Level 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

This position performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components. Drafts detailed drawings for fabrication. Devices, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Perform assembly tasks using specific process requirements (bonding, drilling, torquing, etc) to support daily assignments.
• 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 6 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 working with space craft composite structures and performing fabrication tasks. (Drilling, bonding, abrading, etc....)
• Experience using MS office tools and other software.
• Ability to work in high bays and cleanrooms.
• Must have ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work off hours and weekends when needed.
• Ability to travel, as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in integration and test.
• Active In-Scope SCI clearance access.
• Experience working on complex composite flight hardware.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00

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.