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Northrop Grumman · 16 hours ago

Mechanical Technician 3/4 - R10207842

Redondo Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $108K/yr

4+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. The Mechanical Technician 3/4 role involves assisting mechanical engineers in developing and testing mechanical components and assemblies, as well as performing various fabrication tasks.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Ability to read engineering drawings and application of processes, procedures, and documents relative to Composite hardware commonly found in the aerospace industry

Candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of Geometric Positioning and Tolerancing usage and application

Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development, assembly and integration of Space Vehicle mechanical components, assemblies, and systems as well as set up and test complete prototype or flight units and sub-assemblies under operational conditions

Individuals must be able to demonstrate to Quality Assurance that work performed meets engineering drawing requirements

Works with chemicals

This position may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Must be willing to work any shift and extended work weeks

Qualification

Composite FabricationMechanical AssemblyEngineering DrawingsGeometric PositioningPrecision Measuring InstrumentsClean Room ExperienceAttention to DetailHands-on Experience

Required

Mechanical Technician level 3: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required, 4 years of applicable experience performing mechanical technician competencies

Mechanical Technician level 4: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required, 6 years of applicable experience performing mechanical technician competencies

US Citizenship required Candidate must be able to acquire, and maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances: Department of Defense Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years OR SCI Access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR Department of Energy Q clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years

Minimum four years of experience performing Composite technician competencies

Willing to work any shift and cover extended work weeks as required

Hands-on knowledge and experience with the use of a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment

Preferred

AA degree or other two-year technical degree

Demonstrate technical knowledge in Composite manufacturing operations and procedures as it pertains to layup, Trim/Drill, mechanical fabrication and assembly, with a high attention to detail

Experience working with complex engineering drawings, process specification, and work order instructions

Experience working in clean room environments

Proficient in use of precision measuring instruments, hand tools, drills, torque wrenches, etc

6 plus years of experience with Composite layup and trim using materials commonly found in aerospace environments