RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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.

Our Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Engineering Technician 2 to join our Advanced Manufacturing Technology team in El Segundo, CA. 

 As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology development team, you will provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Support manufacturing concepts and processes for production applications of advanced technologies including, but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, and coatings technologies. Performs fabrication, assembly, and testing based activities in support of multiple projects.  May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. Support engineering on design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques. Ensure processes and procedures are followed and in compliance with regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of manufacturing experience 

• Minimum of 1 year fabrication experience 

• Direct experience working with Composites, Bagging, Layup, and Curing

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-starter who is able to work with minimal direction

• Ability to work any shift and schedule including 9/80 1st shift (5:00 AM - 2:42 PM), including overtime as necessary to meet business needs. 

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

• This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time

                                                                                                           

Preferred Qualifications:

• Team leadership experience

• Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem solving capabilities

• Composites and airframe fabrication, assembly, and LO coatings experience

• Experience with operating and troubleshooting various types of composition curing equipment

• Must be able to individually manage multiple tasks concurrently and provide technical support to engineering on a variety of different projects

• Experience with reading and interpreting technical documents, drawings, and process procedures

• Ability to interface with various support organizations and management

• Transitioning service member or veteran of the U.S. military service or current military guard or reserve member 

• Spouse of a transitioning military service member or current military guard or reserve member 

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,400.00 - $90,600.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.