Aircraft Systems Mechanic - Level 2&3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will

assist

our Manufacturing Operations Organization as

an

Aircraft

2

supporting our

Palmdale, CA

site. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret blueprints

• Assemble and install hydraulic systems

• Conduct diagnosis of malfunctions

• Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-

  assembly

  or adjustment of various

  aircraft

  systems

  in accordance with

  technical specifications, engineering instructions

• Able to obtain half &

  full-face

  respirator certification

• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems

• Use of

  appropriate PPE

  when working on the shop floor

• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment

  performance

  and team effectiveness

Basic Qualifications:

Aircraft

Systems Mechanic Level

2

• High School diploma or GED

• Minimum

  of

  2 years’ experience

  with hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military,

  manufacturing

  and/or maintenance environment

  ​

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35

  pounds

  and working with arms overhead

• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and

  maintain

  necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements

• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting

• The ability to work 1st “5 AM – 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM – 2:42 AM” and any work schedule

• Ability to obtain and

  maintain

  a

  Government

  Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as

  determined

  by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship

  required

  for clearance

• The ability to

  utilize

  a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software)

• Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need

Aircraft

Systems Mechanic Level

3

• High School diploma or GED

• Minimum

  of5 years’ experiencewith hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military,

  manufacturing

  and/or maintenance environment 

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35

  pounds

  and working with arms overhead

• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and

  maintain

  necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements

• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting

• The ability to work 1st “5 AM – 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM – 2:42 AM” and any work schedule

• Ability to obtain and

  maintain

  a

  Government

  Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as

  determined

  by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship

  required

  for clearance

• The ability to

  utilize

  a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained

  using on

  the job software)

• Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Plumbing

  /

  Pipe fitting

  experience

• HVAC experience

• Car

  /bus/train

  mechanic

  experience

• Completion of an A&P certificate program

• Active

  Government

  Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years 

Primary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.