Mechanical Technician 3/4 - R10232586

Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available Clearance Required for Start: Yes Clearance Type: SCI Travel: No Description At 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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. Mechanical Technician 3/4 Location: Redondo Beach, California Our Spacecraft Operations team is responsible for the assembly, test, and launch of a wide variety of spacecraft and payloads. Roles And Responsibilities Handling delicate flight hardware using proper ESD and contamination control best practices. Performs mechanical assembly using space flight drawings and process documents. Performs space flight torque, wire and harness routing, alignments, RF cable installation and bonding operations using various adhesives for thermal, electrical, and mechanical connections on complex structures and assemblies. Collaborating with all stakeholders for tasks. Provide feedback to manufacturing engineers and designers on producibility enhancements. Typical Duties Include Performing assembly tasks using specific process requirements (bonding, drilling, torquing, etc.) to support daily assignments. Utilizing calibrated tools and shelf‑life materials to perform assembly operations. Working in a high bay. Ability to work off hours and weekends when needed. Ability to travel, as necessary. Take ownership of hardware and report hardware status daily to floor supervisor or TC. Ability to use MS Office Suite of products to communicate with engineering and leadership. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Basic Qualifications Mechanical Technician 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years, additional education and/or related experience. Mechanical Technician 4: High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years, additional education and/or related experience. 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. Demonstrated experience in executing procedures. Active In‑Scope SCI clearance access required at time of application. Preferred Qualifications 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. Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00 The 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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman