Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineering Technician 1 or 2 to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in a Production, Workshop, or Laboratory environment.

The candidate will work within a technical team responsible for building, testing, and analyzing Materials and Materials Systems; and will provide technical support to Engineers and other Laboratory Staff.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

• Machine basic parts and fixtures per drawings and work instructions under supervision.

• Fabricate and assemble test fixtures and specimens using standard shop practices and hand tools.

• Operate the waterjet system for assigned cuts, stage materials, follow procedures, and verify completed parts.

• Perform daily cleanup and routine care of lab spaces, machine shop, and shared equipment.

• Coordinate preventative maintenance on the Waterjet and other Machine Shop Tools with Facilities and outside vendors.

• Coordinate calibration for electronic Laboratory equipment with the Metrology group and outside vendors.

• Order and restock tools, consumables, and PPE.

• Receive, label, store, and issue chemicals per guidelines and keep chemical storage areas organized.

• Maintain tracking and accountability of government property.

• Process outdated equipment for Surplus removal.

• Uphold general lab and shop cleanliness and safety.

• Assist with test and measurement duties in the Lab under supervision, including gathering, maintaining, formatting, compiling, and manipulating of technical data.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Engineering Technician 2: High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Engineering Technician 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Basic Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Candidate MUST be a US citizen and MUST be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine shop experience / certifications.

• Electronics assembly experience / certifications.

• Experience working in an organized laboratory, manufacturing, or production environment.

• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.

• Active US Government Secret Clearance in scope within the last 6 years, and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.