Mechanical Technician 4 - Composites

Requisition ID : R10181788

Category : Technical Support

Location : El Segundo, California, United States of America

Clearance Type : None

Telecommute : No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : No

Relocation Assistance : May be available

Positions Available : 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Mechanical Technician 4 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. The team provides material process development and fabrication laboratory testing services to support active programs and develop new technologies for next generation programs. This position will be located on-site in El Segundo, CA

We offer flexible work arrangements, a 9 / 80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Position Overview :

The position is for hands-on support in the fabrication, layup, and coating of advanced composites, including autoclave curing and out-of-autoclave curing material systems. The qualified candidate will work to complete laboratory work orders within a specified schedule and will also work with team leads and engineering to meet all goals and objectives within a given statement of work (SOW). The qualified candidate will have experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work orders, and / or specifications in the execution of SOW. The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communications skills and must have experience in identifying risks within a given SOW. The qualified candidate may also possess several desirable skills such as : previous experience operating ovens and autoclaves, hand tools including drills, routers, and saws, and previous experience operating high precision manufacturing processes including computer interface controls and light-duty bench or floor type machine tools.

Basic Qualifications :

High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and / or related experience.

Experience in aerospace composite fabrication, including flat panel and sandwich panel layup.

Experience in ASTM test specimen fabrication (flatwise tension, lap shears, etc.).

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Experience working in a team setting to complete SOW within a set schedule.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prior laboratory / R&D / prototype experience is preferred.

Experience operating ovens and autoclaves.

Experience in paste bonding / sealant and coatings application.

Experience operating forklifts and other heavy machinery.

Salary Range : $76,800 - $128,000

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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