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.
Launch and Exploration Division has an opening for Mechanical Technician 2 to join our team. This position will be located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Mechanical Technician 2 is expected to meet the following requirements:
Preferred previous aerospace or military experience in the following:
· Hands on operations of large, small, and fragile, ESD sensitive electronics
· Mixing and application of adhesives and ablative materials
· High pressure pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
· Ordnance handling, assembly, and test
· Overhead crane operator
· Proficient use of various mechanical tools
· Proficient with forklifts, man lifts, and heavy equipment
· Proficient with calibrated measuring devices, multi meters, micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches.
· Familiarity with preventative maintenance and lockout-tagout practices
Additional Requirements:
Serve as an integration and test technician in support of DoD and Space Force programs. Effectively support operations in-plant and at launch sites.
Perform integration and test operations during all phases of a vehicle build, from delivery of the motor case through payload encapsulation and final launch.
Adhere to and read established policies and procedures pertaining to job safety and security
Adhere to and read technical drawings and work plans/procedures
Strong attention to detail
Must be willing and able to work occasional odd shifts and extra hours
Ability to engage in an environment of continuous product and process improvement
High integrity and strong work ethics
Flexible and able to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously
Calm under pressure
Excellent communicator one on one or in group setting
Productive time management
Able to collaborate and effectively work in a team-oriented environment
Gain and continuously maintain technical training and expertise to perform multiple vehicle production activities to include, but not limited to, composite layup and repair; adhesive bonding of structures and standoffs of various substrates; match drilling; riveting and fixture fabrication; harness and RF cable layout, routing, and troubleshooting; connector population; J-STD-001 soldering, ordnance handling, and mechanical assembly
Participate in, and periodically serve as the Test Conductor, for hazardous operations, including lifting, ordnance, and high pressure pneumatic/hydraulic operations
Mentor work activities of junior technicians
Uphold and champion safety and quality assurance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure products and services meet or exceed company standards
Some traveling may be required
Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance or SCI Access
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules: For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off work.
Basic Qualifications:
Mechanical Technician 2: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience
Experience in handling chemicals such as Isopropyl Alcohol and Acetone
Adept at reading drawings, process specifications, and work order instructions.
Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance or SCI Access.
Willing to work any shift.
Preferred Qualifications:
AA degree or other two-year technical degree
Familiar with Northrop Grumman Corporation processes.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office to supplement work order and other data requirements
Able to perform daily work in an approved integration processing facility, to include wearing ESD smocks, ordnance jackets, and other PPE.
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