US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are looking for you to join our team as a **Mechanical Technician 4** based out of **McClellan, 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.
**Essential Function:**
Position requires extensive knowledge of diverse assembly techniques. Successful candidate will have knowledge of structural bonding techniques, including bonding/drilling of composite and metallic assemblies. Ability to read engineering drawings and application of processes, procedures and documents relative to hardware commonly found in the aerospace industry. Selects, mounts, and aligns various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling; plans sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; determines, sets, and adjusts speeds, feeds, and depth of cut; interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations; and measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining. May also monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
+ Must have an current Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly
+ D1.1 Welding Certification
+ Reading/understanding technical drawings and work instructions
+ Proficient use of various mechanical tools
+ Must have the ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time
+ Experience with measuring devices such as, micrometers, calipers, and/or torque wrenches
**Preferred** **Qualifications:**
Adhere to established policies and procedures pertaining to job safety and security
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
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.
Experience with CNC Lathe
Well versed in GD&T
Excellent communicator one on one or in group setting
Productive time management
Able to collaborate and effectively work in a team oriented environment
Mixing and application of adhesives and ablative materials
High pressure pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
Overhead crane operator
Preventative maintenance practices
Salary Range: $70,700.00 - $117,800.00
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.
