Deployable Aircraft Mechanic 2

Northrop Grumman•Edwards AFB, CA

4d•$56,000 - $93,400•Onsite

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Deployable Aircraft Mechanic 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a rotational OCONUS position located 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 to fulfill the daily activities and duties required to meet contract requirements. Assigned work locations are Palmdale and Edwards AFB, CA.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 2 years of relevant experience in the Aviation/Aerospace industry and/or mechanical experience and/or A&P certification/experience and/or additional Avionics education/certification.
Active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
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.
Must be able to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel within a reasonable period of time after hiring as determined by the company.
Ability to successfully pass a vision screen test within a reasonable period of time after hiring as determined by the company.

Nice To Haves

Current Top-Secret clearance.
Operational experience.

Responsibilities

Performing minor structural repairs and modifications.
Troubleshooting, repairing and servicing aircraft and engine systems.
Conducting diagnosis of malfunctions.
Performing maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
Fabricating, installing and testing installation, routing, clamping and wiring harnesses.
Reading wiring diagrams and blueprints.