Mechanical Technician 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.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.
Launch and Exploration Division has an opening for Mechanical Technician 3 to join our team. This position will be located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Preferred previous aerospace or military experience in the following:
• Hands on operations of large, small, and fragile, ESD sensitive electronics
• Mixing and application of adhesives and ablative materials
• High pressure pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
• Ordnance handling, assembly, and test
• Overhead crane operator
• Proficient use of various mechanical tools
• Proficient with forklifts, man lifts, and heavy equipment
• Proficient with calibrated measuring devices, multi meters, micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and lockout-tagout practices
Additional Requirements:

Serve as an integration and test technician in support of DoD and Space Force programs. Effectively support operations in-plant and at launch sites.

Perform integration and test operations during all phases of a vehicle build, from delivery of the motor case through payload encapsulation and final launch.

Adhere to and read established policies and procedures pertaining to job safety and security

Adhere to and read technical drawings and work plans/procedures

Strong attention to detail

Must be willing and able to work occasional odd shifts and extra hours

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

Excellent communicator one on one or in group setting

Productive time management

Able to collaborate and effectively work in a team-oriented environment

Gain and continuously maintain technical training and expertise to perform multiple vehicle production activities to include, but not limited to, composite layup and repair; adhesive bonding of structures and standoffs of various substrates; match drilling; riveting and fixture fabrication; harness and RF cable layout, routing, and troubleshooting; connector population; J-STD-001 soldering, ordnance handling, and mechanical assembly

Participate in, and periodically serve as the Test Conductor, for hazardous operations, including lifting, ordnance, and high pressure pneumatic/hydraulic operations

Mentor work activities of junior technicians

Uphold and champion safety and quality assurance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure products and services meet or exceed company standards

Some traveling may be required

Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance or SCI Access


Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

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, some roles offer 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.
Basic Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience

Experience in handling chemicals such as Isopropyl Alcohol and Acetone

Adept at reading drawings, process specification, and work order instructions.

Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance or SCI Access.

Willing to work any shift.