US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.

Must have a strong knowledge in the area of heavy aircraft structural modification work. Preferred experience with the E-2D Hawkeye aircraft with ability to install, maintain, repair and modify equipment as necessary. Other fixed wing or rotary wing military aircraft experience will be considered based on the depth/ level of experience.

• Performs aircraft modifications/ enhancements on the E-2D aircraft. This will include a variety of maintenance and technical modification to installed plenums, shelves, bulkheads and penetrations in a field environment.
• Use of designated US Navy Technical Directive and engineering drawings.
• Use of specialized hand tools such as drills, cutters, bucking bars, clecos and precision measuring tools on a daily basis.
• Willing to work at height with approved Fall Protection devices
• Be willing to perform work requiring respirators.
• Perform layouts for critical skin penetrations.
• Be willing to work either a first or second shift based on customer schedule requirements.
• Maintain effective customer communications and relations.
• Must be able to work well in a diverse Team environment.
• Must have the ability to travel for extended periods of time.
• No relocation assistance is available for this position

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of documented related work experience.
• Must have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance at time of start.
• Working knowledge of tool control and quality control/ management processes.
• Documented experience with heavy aircraft structural repair or rework.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time from the home location of Norfolk, VA based on customer schedule requirements

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) and DCMAINST 8210 (series)
• Previous exposure to Contractor Ground Operating Procedures per above references
• Familiarity with the Safety Data Sheets associated with various chemicals

Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00

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.