B-2 Aircraft Electrician 1 / 2

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics System has an opening for an Aircraft Electrician 1 or 2. The selected candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. You will be supporting the B-2 modification team at Whiteman AFB, Mo.

Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Complete initial qualification training and earn certifications to perform work on the B-2 Bomber.
• Training/certifications will be assigned by the supervisor and my include aircraft structures, electrical, low observables, engine removal and others based on upcoming aircraft modifications.
• Performs all duties required to lay out, fabricate, and install electrical wiring or coaxial cable on aircraft.
• Cuts wire to length, strips insulation from wire ends, and insulates connections with plastic sleeves.
• Attaches wire or complicated electrical systems to fixtures and accessories such as: transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards with fasteners such as bolts, screws, or solder.
• Must obtain and maintain electrical qualifications as well as other maintenance certifications
• directed by the supervisor to include but not limited to; low observables, structures, hydraulic couplings, engine/tailpipe removal/installation.
• Maintenance tasks include configuring aircraft for maintenance, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, and various system operational checkouts.
• Technical requirements also include fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with maintenance and restoration of aircraft to flying condition. 
• Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor.
• The selected candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on business needs, including, but not limited to: 1st shift 0630 – 1500, 2nd shift 1430 – 2300 and overtime when required.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 1: High School Diploma or GED and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Level 2: High School Diploma or GED and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

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

• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and/or weekends to meet schedule or mission requirements.

• Must be able to successfully complete and pass electrical training class for Continued Employment.

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

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces

• Must be able to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOD Secret Clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years.
• Hands-on experience with building, modifying,