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Aircraft Systems Mechanic - Entry & Level 1

Northrop Grumman
CAPA401, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2026
💰 $78,600/yr($43,400/yr – $78,600/yr)

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Mechanic Entry Level and level 1 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:  

Systems Mechanic Level E

  • High School diploma or GED 

  • Minimum of 3 months’ work 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 

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