MLI Mechanical Technician (Level 2)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring an MLI Mechanical Technician (Level 2) for its Thermal Insulated Products section within the Environmental & Specialty Test Department of Space Systems. The position is based in Redondo Beach, California, and supports work on spaceflight hardware and space vehicle multi-layer insulation (MLI). The technician assists engineers with the design, fabrication, packaging, inventory, and integration of MLI products. Working independently or in small teams, the technician fabricates products from 2D design templates and installs them on spaceflight hardware at unit, subsystem, and system levels, following installation drawings and procedures. The role requires following standard MLI processes and maintaining required certifications. Other duties may be assigned. The standard schedule is 9/80, with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off. Employees must be willing to work any shift and extended work weeks as required, and travel may be required up to 25% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance or specified access.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and one year of additional education and/or related experience.
- Hands-on knowledge and experience using a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
- Willingness to work any shift and cover extended work weeks as required.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance or SCI, S, or TS access.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with thermal insulation product fabrication and integration methodologies.
- Experience working on spaceflight hardware.
- Experience working in a clean room facility.
- Proficiency using a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read and comprehend drawings, process specifications, and work order instructions.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Currently possess an active DoD TS or SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Assist thermal insulation products engineers with the design, fabrication, packaging, inventory, and integration of Space Vehicle MLI.
- Fabricate MLI products from 2D design templates, independently or in small teams.
- Install MLI products on spaceflight hardware at unit, subsystem, and system levels in accordance with installation drawings and procedures.
- Follow standard MLI processes and maintain necessary certifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
