Full-Time

Mechanical Technician 2

Space Systems

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$27 - $32.26Hourly

+ Bonus

Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Gilbert, AZ, USA

No relocation assistance available.

US Top Secret Clearance, US Citizenship Required

Category
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Data Analysis
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Shall possess a minimum of a High School diploma or technical training equivalent and 2 years of related experience as a Mechanical or Manufacturing technician or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Power point are required.
  • Understanding of Clean Room requirements, Hazardous Material Handling, Hazardous Operations protocols, and related operational protocols.
  • The ability to support and maintain work areas up to company ESD, FOD and 5S standards.
  • Hands-on knowledge and experience with the use of a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment with the ability to read, interpret, and execute work to mechanical assembly drawings, wire lists and BOM's.
  • Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge in manufacturing operations and procedures as it pertains to mechanical assembly, harnessing, and soldering with a high attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform epoxy bonding and polymeric application as it pertains to space flight hardware.
  • The technical prowess to tackle and understand new engineering designs with minimal oversight.
  • Manufacturing experience and certifications with flight wire harnessing, flight soldering, and epoxy bonding/application required.
Responsibilities
  • Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components.
  • Drafts detailed drawings for fabrication.
  • Devices, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.
  • Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
  • Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
  • Support mechanical leads and engineers with the installation of extremely fragile space flight hardware onto space vehicles.
  • Proactively identify issues, escalate to appropriate channels, and suggest solutions to engineering for review.
  • Support spacecraft and spacecraft subsystem assembly and test.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions primarily for government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company specializes in areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and C4ISR, which encompasses command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Its products and services are developed through extensive research and development, manufacturing, and integration of advanced technologies. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term contracts that ensure a steady revenue stream, often secured through a competitive bidding process. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position by continuously innovating and delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation and investment.
  • U.S. space exploration focus offers growth opportunities for Northrop Grumman's space systems.
  • Digital transformation in defense enhances Northrop Grumman's technology services potential.

What critics are saying

  • China's control over antimony poses a supply chain risk for Northrop Grumman.
  • Surging antimony prices could impact Northrop Grumman's production costs.
  • Boeing's recruitment of a former executive may increase competition.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, cyber, and C4ISR technologies.
  • The company has a strong track record with long-term government contracts.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified revenue from Aerospace, Mission Systems, and Technology Services segments.

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