Mechanical Technician 3 – Space Systems (Gilbert AZ)

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 — 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.

We have an opening for a Mechanical Technician to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be located in Gilbert, AZ.

In this role you will:

• Perform a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components
• Draft detailed drawings for fabrication devices
• Fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies
• Set up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions
• Analyze data and recommend modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications
• Support the integration of Northrop Grumman Spacecraft as assigned

You will acquire necessary skills on-the-job under the tutelage of senior level technicians and engineers. You will get the opportunity to support mechanical leads and engineers with the installation of extremely fragile space flight hardware onto space vehicles and additionally will proactively identify issues, escalate to appropriate channels, and suggest solutions to engineering for review. You will also support spacecraft and spacecraft subsystem assembly and test.

To Be successful in this role:

• You should have leadership, organizational, and personal skills
• Possess a strong follow-through mentality with a  “can do” attitude

Basic Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance and SCI Clearance at time of application
• Prior Manufacturing experience
•  Certifications with flight wire harnessing, flight soldering, and/or epoxy bonding/application required
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules (i.e.1st and 2nd shifts, weekends, overtime, and travel for launch campaigns. Occasional short-term projects with travel may be required.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MLI – Thermal Blanket installation

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft.  We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants.  Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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

Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

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Salary Range: $55,800.00 - $93,000.00

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.