Manufacturing Technician (Level 2)

Northrop Grumman•Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

1d•$25 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Level 2 technician to support integration and testing for Department of Defense and Space Force programs at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The role is 100% on-site and includes in-plant and launch-site operations. Technicians support all phases of vehicle build, from motor-case delivery through payload encapsulation and final launch. The work includes a range of vehicle production activities, such as composite layup and repair; adhesive bonding; match drilling, riveting, and fixture fabrication; harness and RF cable layout, routing, and troubleshooting; connector population; J-STD-001 soldering; ordnance handling; and mechanical assembly. The technician may participate in hazardous operations involving lifting, ordnance, and high-pressure pneumatic or hydraulic systems, and may periodically serve as Test Conductor. The role requires maintaining technical training and expertise and upholding safety, security, and quality procedures. Occasional odd shifts and extra hours may be required. The position follows a 9/80 schedule and may require domestic travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance or SCI.
Experience handling chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol and acetone.
Ability to read drawings, process specifications, and work-order instructions.
Willingness to work any shift.
Ability to travel domestically 10–20% as needed.
Strong attention to detail, integrity, work ethic, communication, time management, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure and collaborate in a team.
Willingness and ability to work occasional odd shifts and extra hours.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or other two-year technical degree.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or above.
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Corporation processes.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office for work orders and other data requirements.
Ability to work in an approved integration processing facility while wearing ESD smocks, ordnance jackets, and other PPE.
Previous aerospace or military experience with large, small, and fragile ESD-sensitive electronics; mixing and applying adhesives and ablative materials; high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic control systems; ordnance handling, assembly, and test; overhead crane operation; mechanical tools; forklifts, man lifts, and heavy equipment; calibrated measuring devices, multimeters, micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches; or preventative maintenance and lockout-tagout practices.

Responsibilities

Support integration and test operations for DoD and Space Force programs in-plant and at launch sites.
Perform integration and test operations throughout vehicle build, from motor-case delivery through payload encapsulation and final launch.
Read and follow safety and security policies, technical drawings, work plans, and procedures.
Maintain technical training and expertise to perform multiple vehicle production activities, including composite layup and repair, adhesive bonding, match drilling, riveting, fixture fabrication, harness and RF cable work, connector population, soldering, ordnance handling, and mechanical assembly.
Participate in hazardous operations involving lifting, ordnance, and high-pressure pneumatic or hydraulic operations; periodically serve as Test Conductor.
Uphold and champion safety and quality assurance policies, procedures, and controls.
Travel domestically as needed.