Mechanical Technician 3/4

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Space System is an industry-leading provider for 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 and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Space Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Technician 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Spacecraft Technician - Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development, assembly and integration of Space Vehicle mechanical and electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.  Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.  Participates in the development of sub-system and system test methodology.  Assists with setting up and tests complete prototype and flight units and sub-assemblies under operational conditions.

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

 
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 3 High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Mechanical Technician 4 High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Candidate must have and be able to maintain an active secret clearance at time of application.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance SCI, TS
• Willing to work any shift and cover extended work weeks as required
• Demonstrate technical knowledge in manufacturing operations and procedures as it pertains to mechanical assembly, harnessing with a high attention to detail
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with the use of a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• AA degree or other two-year technical degree
• Familiar with Northrop Grumman Corporation processes
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office to supplement work order and other data requirements
• Comprehension with reading drawings, process specification, and work order instructions
• Experience working in clean room environments
• Proficient in use of precision measuring instruments
• Current SCI,TS Clearance