Mechanical Technician Level 1 or Level 2

Northrop Grumman • Corinne, UT

4d • $40,700 - $80,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Mechanical Technician at Level 1 or Level 2 in Promontory, Utah, to support the Sentinel Program. The technician performs mechanical integration, assembly, and testing of solid rocket motor assemblies and launch vehicles, including complex space-flight hardware. The role requires reading and interpreting detailed mechanical designs, digital drawings, and digital work instructions to complete assemblies and installations.

The technician follows work instructions, completes paperwork documenting work, assists engineers with developing work instructions and assembly procedures, and identifies and advocates for continuous improvement. The role also supports engineering stand-up and transition to production, launch-vehicle plans and schedules, contractual requirements and milestones, production coordination, daily escalation meetings, and development of production operations for full-rate production, including automation. The position is 100% onsite and follows a four-day, 10-hour schedule with Fridays off. Occasional business travel may be required.

Requirements

• Level 1: High school diploma or equivalent and zero years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Level 2: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance; an investigation must be initiated within 14 days of job-offer acceptance if the candidate does not already hold an active clearance. U.S. citizenship is generally required as a prerequisite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government BATFE Employee Possessor License.
• Self-motivation, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work as a team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, and customers at all levels.
• Ability to be flexible and innovative and to work with speed and agility.
• Ability to focus on details while understanding the larger picture.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods, walk up and down stairs, climb ladders, reach into tight spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or higher.
• Active U.S. Government BATFE Employee Possessor License.
• Energetic safety knowledge and experience.
• Experience in a government-contracted industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience on ICBMs.
• Experience with integration and testing of missiles.
• Experience executing engineering statements of work and schedule activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical integration, assembly, and testing of solid rocket motor assemblies and launch vehicles in support of the Sentinel Program.
• Assemble and test complex systems related to space-flight hardware.
• Read and interpret mechanical designs, digital drawings, and digital work instructions to complete complex assemblies and installations.
• Follow detailed work instructions and complete paperwork documenting work performed.
• Assist engineers with developing work instructions and assembly procedures.
• Identify, recommend, and advocate for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support initial engineering stand-up activities and transition into production operations and future sustainment.
• Support plans and schedules for launch-vehicle activities in Promontory, Utah.
• Support requirements, milestones, and organizational infrastructure needed to meet contractual obligations.
• Coordinate technician activities and milestones with the Production Manager.
• Participate in daily escalation and tiered meeting structures.
• Establish production concepts of operations for full-rate production and guide the inclusion of automation into the production line.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel occasionally for business as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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