US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Description**
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our worlds biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman, 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 has an opening for a **Mechanical Technician 2** , to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California. **This position is a 4 year apprentice program and 1st year will be on 2nd shift.**
The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform a variety of machinist responsibilities which may include but are not limited to the following:
+ Programming in MasterCam version 10 or higher, creating geometry or using Solid Models, IGES, STEP, DXF files, and 3 dimensional models.
+ Use Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance per ANSI 14.5M 1982/1994 specifications to interpret true position and tolerance requirements.
+ Use FADAL, HAAS, Mazak or similar CNC milling and turning machines as well as using all manual support equipment and inspection tools to manufacture hardware.
+ Willingness to work overtime when needed to satisfy customer requirements. Ability and willingness to work 1st or 2nd shift.
**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 positions 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:**
+ High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) required.
+ Minimum 2 years of experience in a Mechanical/ Manufacturing environment **OR** completion of the El Camino Intern Program, Machine Tool Technology 95 in lieu of experience.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $83,400.00
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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority** . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
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 most positions.
