Spacecraft Manufacturing Technician – Level 1/2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Full-time Manufacturing Technician 1 or 2 for its San Diego location, on 1st shift (5:00 am - 2:30 pm). The role includes handling delicate composite materials, bonding and prep of structures, and strict adherence to traceability and tool usage.

Experience with close-tolerance assembly in a space-related environment is preferred. The position offers base salary with potential overtime, shift differential, and annual bonuses, plus comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; space craft assembly experience preferred.
• Experience in close-tolerance assembly and working in a composites/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage fragile composite materials.
• Bond and prep composite structures to metallic fittings.
• Maintain traceability, pot life, and out time controls on adhesives.
• Read manufacturing blueprints and assist in shop planning.
• Operate measurement tools such as calipers and rulers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team oriented

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Cranes and rigging

Measuring tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Full-time Manufacturing Technician 1 or 2 for its San Diego location, on 1st shift (5:00 am - 2:30 pm). The role includes handling delicate composite materials, bonding and prep of structures, and strict adherence to traceability and tool usage.

Experience with close-tolerance assembly in a space-related environment is preferred. The position offers base salary with potential overtime, shift differential, and annual bonuses, plus comprehensive