F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 (Electrician / Avionics)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or 4 – Electrician / Avionics join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at MCAS Miramar, CA. The selected individual will perform duties as part of a Contract Field Team (CFT) responsible for depot-level modifications performed at Department of Navy (DoN) locations.

**** NOTE: This position may be filled as an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or Aircraft Mechanic 4 depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Job Description:

This role involves laying out, fabricating, and installing electrical wiring and coaxial cables in aircraft, as well as testing and troubleshooting electrical systems for compliance with specifications.

Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cutting, stripping, and insulating wires; attaching wiring and electrical systems to fixtures and accessories such as transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards using bolts, screws, or solder. 

• Repairing, removing, and reinstalling wiring as needed, and monitoring quality in accordance with control procedures. 

• Isolating faults, troubleshooting, and repairing system failures found during operational checks, especially after modifications and maintenance to restore aircraft to flying condition. 

• Using aircraft ground support equipment to perform maintenance tasks. 

• Applying comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems. 

• Interpreting and using test equipment, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals. 

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

• Identifying aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown in engineering documentation and technical orders. 

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

• 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 clearly document completed maintenance, parts tags, logs/records, parts requests, etc. 

• Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, HazMat handling procedures, and all training and certification requirements.

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.  

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: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of applied / related experience and / or additional education.

• Aircraft Mechanic 4: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of applied / related experience and / or additional education.

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