Mechanical Technician - Level 1

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

10d•$47,200 - $78,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Technician – Level 1 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components. Drafts detailed drawings for fabrication. Devices, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
Requires ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
Knowledge and experience with mechanical assembly and operations using at least one of the following: Blueprints, engineering drawings, or written instructions.
Experience using MS office tools and other software.
Ability to work in a high bay.
Ability to work off hours, rotating shifts, and weekends when needed.
Ability to travel, as necessary.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to sit/stand for extend periods of time.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in electronic assembly, mechanical manufacturing or integration and test.
Experience working on space flight hardware.
Experience working on flight hardware.
Ability to work second shift

Responsibilities

Handling delicate flight hardware using proper ESD and contamination control best practice.
Performs mechanical assembly using space flight drawings and process documents.
Performs space flight bonding operations using various adhesives for thermal, electrical, and mechanical connections on complex composite and structural assemblies.
Utilizes calibrated tools and shelf-life materials to perform assembly operations.
Other duties as assigned