Posted:
7/29/2026, 9:31:52 AM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Commerce, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Workplace Type:
On-site
Pay:
$61k–$102k/yr
The Mission Enabling Products organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
The Mission Enabling Products (MEP) organization is seeking a Composites Filament Winding Technician 3. This position is located in Commerce, CA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform filament winding operations on tanks.
Perform filament winding work according to procedures, engineering drawings, and specifications and test instructions.
Conduct filament winding including setup, resin mixing, winding and oven curing applications.
Program and troubleshoot filament winding machine and software systems.
Provide input to engineers/management with respect to needed or recommended changes on wind patterns.
Perform all work per engineering drawings, as well as both written and verbal instructions from management and work with engineers to develop composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV).
Perform product inspection and rework as required.
Responsible for the daily cleaning of all winding associated tools and equipment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment setting up and operating machinery such as, filament winding equipment.
Experience using standard mechanical measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
Knowledge of different composite fiber and resin types.
Knowledge using filament winding assembly tools and equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to review detailed assembly drawings for final assembly of hardware.
Ability to use custom tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, meet aggressive schedules, operate and understand engineering drawings.
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software