Flight Test Technician 1/2 - Cage Attendant

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test Technician 2 - Cage Attendant to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation (T&E) organization. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and will support the F35 Program.
Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Maintaining positive inventory control on all inventoried parts via the checkout system. Issuing, accepting, and inspecting tools and test equipment in support of article testing
Testing, troubleshooting, removal, installation, modification, and maintenance of aerospace systems including, but not limited to fuel, hydraulics, ECS, flight controls, propulsion, landing gear, CNI, and ground support equipment.
Operate ground equipment, aerospace systems checkout, perform pre and post-use inspections, service fuel, lubrication, cooling, and other requirements as necessary.
Performs electrical wiring repairs: Solder, Crimp, Replace components
Interface with Shipping/Receiving, engineering property management, CAL and other support groups
* Must be able to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions to fabricate and assemble necessary fixtures and/or components.
Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends as required.
Role may be filled at either a level 1 or level 2 based on qualifications
Basic Qualifications Level 1:

High School Diploma/GED with 6 months of industry-related experience
Ability to lift 30lbs
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
Familiarity with Maintenance Data Collection systems (MES, FMT, CAMS,)
Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.