Mechanical Technician Level 1 or Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Mechanical Technician – Level 1 or Level 2 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

   

Candidate shall possess knowledge on how to perform a variety of duties in the mechanical integration, assembly, and test of solid rocket motor assemblies and launch vehicles in support of the Sentinel Program for Space Systems in Promontory, UT. This role assembles and tests complex systems related to space flight hardware. This role will read and interpret detailed mechanical designs, digital drawings, and digital work instructions to direct the process of completing complex assemblies and installations.

This role will follow detailed work instructions to guide in completion of assigned tasks, and complete necessary paperwork to document completed work. Assists engineers with the development of work instructions and assembly procedures. Identifies, recommends, and advocates for continuous improvement initiatives. Occasional business travel may be required (< 10%).

This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support initial engineering stand-up of activities and transition into production operations and future sustainment

• Support plans and schedules for Launch Vehicles activities in Promontory, Utah

• Support the requirements, milestones, and organizational infrastructure to sustain and deliver on the contractual obligations

• Maintain close coordination with Production Manager on technician activities and milestones

• Participates in daily escalation and tiered meeting structures

• Establish production concept of operations (CONOPS) for full rate production and guide the inclusion of automation into the production line

• Occasional business travel may be required (< 10%)

• Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.   

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite. Personnel without an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance are required to initiate a Security Clearance Investigation within 14 days of acceptance of job offer.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government BATFE Employee Possessor License

• Ability to be self-motivated, possess excellent communications skills, detail-oriented, and team player

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees, management, and customers

• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and work with speed and agility to complete tasks

• Ability to be detail-oriented while understanding the big picture

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, walk up and down stairs, climb up ladders, reach into tight spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.