CFT - F-35 Aircraft Mech 3 / 4 (Low Observable)

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding and proposal/task award . Start dates are determined after funding and award confirmation.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an F-35 Aircraft Low Observable (LO) Mech 3-4 for F-35 Aircraft Maintenance, Upgrade and Overhaul (MUO) CFT at NAS Lemoore, CA. Will perform duties as part of a Contract Field Team (CFT) responsible for depot-level modifications performed at Department of Navy (DoN) locations.  

This role is responsible for the preparation, application, and verification of Low Observable (LO) materials on F-35 aircraft outer mold line structures. Key duties include:  

• Preparing composite and metallic surfaces for coatings through sanding, stripping, vacuuming, porosity testing, masking, and other tasks. 

• Mixing and applying sealants, gap fillers, paints, and coatings, ensuring proper spraying consistency and using heating devices as needed. 

• Applying surface details according to manufacturer specifications and performing similar duties in aircraft modification, reassembly, or maintenance. 

• Verifying the condition and conformity of installed LO materials, determining repair needs, and making corrections or reinstallations as required by design changes. 

• Setting up and operating material testers and mixers. 

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and repair documentation, including understanding symbols, flags, and notes. 

• Identifying aircraft locations using station, butt-line, and waterline references from engineering documents and technical orders. 

• Using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and scales. 

• Demonstrating extensive experience with tools including drills, angle motors, shears, drill presses, and pneumatic riveters. 

• Being familiar with various aircraft materials, including aluminum, steel, titanium, plastic, and advanced composites. 

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to safely perform job tasks. 

Additionally, all team members will perform other duties as part of a CFT responsible for depot level modifications performed at customer locations. As part of the CFT, members are expected to assist in other technical disciplines as requested by Team Leads or management.  

 Basic Qualifications 

• Aircraft Mechanic 3: High School Diploma/GED and 4 years relative work experience as an Aircraft LO Tech equivalent to USAF 5 level or DoN CDI. 

• Aircraft Mechanic 4: High School Diploma/GED and 6 years relative work experience as an Aircraft LO Tech equivalent to USAF 7 level or DoN CDQ. 

• Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.  

• Must have an Active Secret Clearance or higher (US Citizenship required)  

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. 

• Must be willing to provide temporary support to our other CFT locations at MCAS Beaufort, MCAS Cherry Point, and NAS Lemoore should the need arise  

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position, to include but not limited to: Regularly re