Aircraft Systems Mechanic - Entry & Level 1

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

5d • $43,400 - $78,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Aircraft Systems Mechanic at Entry Level or Level 1 to support its Manufacturing Operations Organization at the Palmdale, California site. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, a strong focus on quality, and good people skills. The work involves maintaining and assembling aircraft systems and following technical specifications and engineering instructions. Employees must be able to obtain respirator certification and clearance, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and work in confined spaces and physically demanding conditions. The role may require first- or second-shift work and travel approximately 10% of the time. A Secret or Top Secret clearance and program special access are required; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For Systems Mechanic Level E: at least 3 months of work experience with hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance environment; alternatively, an Aircraft Fabrication student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher upon course completion, or the candidate must be in an A&P certificate program.
• For Systems Mechanic Level 1: at least 9 months of work experience with hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance environment; alternatively, a GPA of 3.0 or higher upon completion of Aircraft Fabrication courses, or A&P certificate courses.
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous, repetitive physical work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working with arms overhead.
• Ability to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Ability to pass a medical and respiratory evaluation, obtain and maintain respirator clearance, and comply with respirator-fitting requirements.
• Ability to pass a new-hire physical before starting.
• Ability to work first shift (5:00 AM–3:30 PM) or second shift (4:12 PM–2:42 AM), and any work schedule.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret or Top Secret clearance and program special access within a reasonable period. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance.
• Ability to use a computer for basic functions, including navigating Windows operating systems, getting online, completing online training modules, and learning on-the-job software.
• Successfully complete and pass ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance within a reasonable period.

Nice To Haves

• Plumbing or pipe-fitting experience.
• HVAC experience.
• Car, bus, or train mechanic experience.
• Completion of an A&P certificate program.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Assemble and install hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications and engineering instructions.
• Obtain half-face and full-face respirator certification.
• Use manufacturing shop controls and systems daily.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment on the shop floor.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential overtime and shift differential, depending on position.
• Potential discretionary bonus; annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President or Director employees may be eligible for long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED