Mechanical Technician 1/2 - OneTen Coalition
Redondo Beach, CA
About the Job
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.
Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Strategic Space Systems Division is seekinga Mechanical Technician 2. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA
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. Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Space Manufacturing & Engineering (SM&E) in the Manufacturing Engineering Operations (MEO) Department.
The candidate will perform a variety of duties assisting manufacturing engineers in the assembly of Space Vehicle mechanical flight components and assemblies. Familiarity with MS office, engineering work orders, drawings, and product specifications is a plus. Prior manufacturing and/or integration and test experience is strongly preferred. This position requires extended shifts, overtime, weekends when needed to meet hardware delivery dates.
Roles and Responsibilities
Typical Duties include:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary Range: $45,800 - $76,400
Salary Range 2: $54,400 - $90,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Strategic Space Systems Division is seekinga Mechanical Technician 2. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA
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. Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Space Manufacturing & Engineering (SM&E) in the Manufacturing Engineering Operations (MEO) Department.
The candidate will perform a variety of duties assisting manufacturing engineers in the assembly of Space Vehicle mechanical flight components and assemblies. Familiarity with MS office, engineering work orders, drawings, and product specifications is a plus. Prior manufacturing and/or integration and test experience is strongly preferred. This position requires extended shifts, overtime, weekends when needed to meet hardware delivery dates.
Roles and 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.
- Collaborating with all stakeholders for your task.
- Provide feedback to manufacturing engineers and designers on producibility enhancements.
Typical Duties include:
- 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.
- Work in high bays and cleanrooms.
- Ability to work off hours and weekends when needed.
- Ability to travel, as necessary
- Take ownership of hardware and report hardware status daily to floor supervisor or TC.
- Ability to use MS Office Suite of products to communicate with engineering and leadership.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
- Mechanical Technician 1: High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience
- Mechanical Technician 2: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience in executing procedures.
- Ability to obtain In-Scope SCI clearance access.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in mechanical manufacturing or integration and test.
- Experience working on space flight hardware.
- Active In-Scope SCI clearance access or ability to obtain one.
- Experience working on complex composite flight hardware.
- Ability to work second shift
Salary Range: $45,800 - $76,400
Salary Range 2: $54,400 - $90,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
Source : OneTen Coalition