Deployable Aircraft Mechanic 4

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

8d•$79,100 - $131,900•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 is seeking a Deployable Aircraft Mechanic 4 to join our diverse team of professionals at Palmdale, 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
6 years of relevant experience to the Aviation and Aerospace industry.
Active DoD Top Secret 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 365 days, 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 within a rolling year away from primary work location to support business needs.
Willingness to perform required work in Palmdale, CA and other locations as determined by business needs.
Willingness to travel 180 days in a rolling year.
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.
Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Aviation and Aerospace Industry 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.
Receiving additional training and being cross utilized into aircraft low observable maintenance.
Repair of composite or metallic structures.
Sanding, stripping, testing, masking and other preparation tasks for low observable maintenance.