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Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Technology

Manufacturing Technician 2

North Merritt IslandOnsiteFull Time$28–$40 /hrPosted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • NASA Public Trust access
  • electrical
  • mechanical
  • hydraulic
  • thermal protection systems
  • assembly
  • check-out operations

Nice to have

  • aerospace
  • aviation hardware processing
  • related field
  • electronic work instruction systems
  • MAXIMO
  • Solumina

Role summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Engineering Technicians for their Propulsion Systems Division at Kennedy Space Center, FL. This role involves hands-on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal protection systems application, assembly, and check-out. Responsibilities include knowledge of coating removal/application, pneumatic tooling, and following computer-based instructions. The position supports team efforts to enhance safety, quality, cost, and scheduling. Candidates must be organized, possess standard computer literacy, and be able to obtain NASA Public Trust access. This role can be filled at Level 2 (2 years experience) or Level 3 (4 years experience).

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems is currently seeking Engineering Technicians to join our team. This position will be supporting our Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in our Kennedy Space Center, FL office.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Engineering Technician performs hands on activities/tasks associated with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal protection systems application, assembly, and check-out operations. Knowledge of coating removal, critical coating application, and pneumatic tooling operations is also desired. Participates as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost, and scheduling of their team. Candidate must be well organized and able to follow and execute computer-based shop assembly instructions.

This position can be filled at either level 2 or level 3


Basic Qualifications for a Level 2: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2 years of relevant experience in aerospace, aviation hardware processing or related field.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust access.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 4 years of relevant experience in aerospace, aviation hardware processing or related field.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust access.

Skills:

• General understanding of electronic work instruction systems (MAXIMO, Solumina).

• Proficiency with hands-on mechanical assembly, thermal protection material application, protective finish removal processes and paint application of metal structures.

• Ability to read, understand engineering drawings and schematics.

• Capability to understand and follow electronic work instruction documents.

• Proficient with manual and power tools.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Self-motivated, requiring minimal oversite; flexible and adaptable to varying work scope and tasks.

• Strives for excellence in workmanship and defect-free products.

• Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts 

Primary Level Salary Range: $28.00 - $34.10Secondary Level Salary Range: $33.00 - $40.00The 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.

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