Mechanical Technician 2/3

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United States-California-Manhattan Beach, United States

$53-105k

Full Time

10 days ago

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 β€” 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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider of 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, reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

SSSD has an opening for a Mechanical Technician 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Redondo Beach, California.

Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies, and components. Performs a variety of tasks ranging from electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. Perform a variety of tasks including mechanical assembly, torch brazing, tube bending, orbital welding, precision soldering, harness routing, bonding, electrical test using test procedures and other comparable tasks using tools such as solder irons, torque wrenches, machine tools, multimeters. Must be able to work with various chemicals and solvents. Devices, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies. Working from written instructions that provide methods and sequence of assembly operations. Using assembly drawings and diagrams. Recommend modifications to components or procedures to promote efficiency and optimize production flow. 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.

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

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This position’s 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:

Mechanical Technician 2: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

Mechanical Technician 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.

  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) required.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience performing mechanical assembly.
  • Knowledge and experience with the use of a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment
  • Ability to read, interpret, and execute work to mechanical assembly drawings, wire lists and BOM's.
  • Experience working from one or more of the following: blueprints, schematics or engineering related drawings including work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience using common hand tools and calibrated tools: Torque Wrenches, Heat Guns, Crimp Tools, Soldering Irons, Thermal Wire Stripers, Microscopes, Thermal Chambers/Ovens, etc.
  • Experience with mechanical assembly and test integration.
  • Experience working with Helium gas, unit bakeout, pressure proof, and Helium leak test
  • Experience with torch braze, tube bending, and orbital welding.
  • Experience working in a 10K cleanroom environment.
  • Solumina proficiency desired.
  • Have common knowledge of precision type assembly work.
  • Work independently with minimal direction.
  • Strong communication skills and able to work in diverse teams of design engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians
  • Demonstrated ability to perform precision assembly on spacecraft hardware.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and perform assembly to complex engineering drawings.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform bonding operations on spacecraft hardware.

Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $88,300.00Salary Range 2: $62,900.00 - $104,900.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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