Posted:
9/5/2025, 5:33:44 AM
Location(s):
California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Deployable Aircraft Mechanic 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aircraft Solutions Business Unit at Edwards AFB, CA.
You will be responsible for performing minor structural repairs and modifications. Troubleshoots, repairs and services aircraft and engine systems. Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions. Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations. Fabricates, installs and tests installation, routing, clamping and wiring harnesses. Reads wiring diagrams and blueprints.
You may receive additional training and be cross utilized into aircraft low observable maintenance to fulfill the daily activities and duties required to meet contract requirements. Low Observable tasks include repair of composite or metallic structures, and sanding, stripping, testing, masking and other preparation tasks. Assigned work locations are Palmdale and Edwards AFB, CA.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of relevant experience to the Aviation and Aerospace industry.
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Must be able to meet medical requirements for worldwide travel.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
Willingness to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 180 days away from primary work location to support business needs.
Willingness to perform required work in Palmdale, CA and at Edwards AFB, as determined by business needs.
Willingness to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status (24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year), as required by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current DoD Top Secret Clearance
Aviation and Aerospace Industry Operational experience.
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
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