RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an experienced Composite Prototype Technician II or III to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering organization. There are openings on both 1st and 2nd shift. The position is located in Palmdale, CA.

Responsibilities Include:

• Composite material part layup and fabrication

• Fabrication, layup, coating, and operations of CNC machines, ovens and autoclaves

• Operates hand tools including drills, routers, and saws in high precision manufacturing processes including computer interface controls and light-duty bench or floor type machine tools

• Operates forklifts

• Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances

This position can be filled as either a Technician Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic qualifications for a Composite Prototype Technician Level 2 include a High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience

• Basic qualifications for a Composite Prototype Technician Level 3 include a High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience

• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience laying up and fabricating composite parts

Primary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Include:Composite material part layup and fabrication. Fabrication, layup, coating, and operations of CNC machines, ovens and autoclaves. Operates hand tools including drills, routers, and saws in high precision manufacturing processes including computer interface controls and light-duty bench or floor type machine tools. Operates forklifts. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. This position can be filled as either a Technician Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications below. Basic Qualifications:Basic qualifications for a Composite Prototype Technician Level 2 include a High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. Basic qualifications for a Composite Prototype Technician Level 3 include a High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience. Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Preferred Qualifications:Experience laying up and fabricating composite parts. Primary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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