Mechanical Technician - 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

2d•$66,600 - $131,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Sector has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Technician 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Redondo Beach, California. 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. Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications. Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge of diverse assembly techniques, knowledge of structural bonding techniques, including bonding/drilling of composite and metallic assemblies. Ability to read engineering drawings and application of processes, procedures, and documents relative to hardware commonly found in the aerospace industry. Candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of Geometric Positioning and Tolerancing usage and application. Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development, assembly and integration of Space Vehicle mechanical components, assemblies, and systems as well as set up and test complete prototype or flight units and subassemblies under operational conditions. This position will be supporting 1st shift. Individual must be able to demonstrate to Quality Assurance that work performed meets engineering drawing requirements. Works with chemicals. This position may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Must be willing to work any shift and extended work weeks. US Citizenship required

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required plus 4 years of applicable experience performing mechanical technician competencies (for Level 3).
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required plus 6 years of applicable experience performing mechanical technician competencies (for Level 4).
Willing to work any shift and cover extended work weeks as required.
Hands-on knowledge and experience with the use of a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Extensive knowledge of diverse assembly techniques.
Knowledge of structural bonding techniques, including bonding/drilling of composite and metallic assemblies.
Ability to read engineering drawings and application of processes, procedures, and documents relative to hardware commonly found in the aerospace industry.
Comprehensive understanding of Geometric Positioning and Tolerancing usage and application.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

AA degree or other two-year technical degree.
Demonstrate technical knowledge in manufacturing operations and procedures as it pertains to mechanical fabrication and assembly, with high attention to detail.
Experience working with complex engineering drawings, process specification, and work order instructions.
Experience working in clean room environments.
Proficient in use of precision measuring instruments, hand tools, drills, torque wrenches, etc.
Minimum 4 or 6 years of experience building/assembling Composite hardware commonly found in aerospace environments.
Candidate must be able to obtain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances: Department of Defense Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years OR SCI Access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR Department of Energy Q clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years.

Responsibilities

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.
Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development, assembly and integration of Space Vehicle mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
Sets up and tests complete prototype or flight units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
Demonstrate to Quality Assurance that work performed meets engineering drawing requirements.
Works with chemicals.
Perform other duties as assigned.