Aircraft Systems Technician - Level 2/3 (Military & Veterans Encouraged to Apply)

If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Systems Technician - Level 2/3 supporting our Palmdale site.

This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. This is a full-time position located in sunny Palmdale, CA.

If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Assemble and install hydraulic systems.
• Conduct diagnosis of malfunctions
• Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions.
• Able to obtain half & full-face respirator certification.
• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Level 2 - Minimum 2 Years/Level 3 - Minimum of 5 years’ electrical experience with hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment​
• High School diploma or GED
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.
• Must be able to access small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• The ability to pass.
• Special Medical/Respiratory Exam in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating system, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software).
• The ability to work 1st “5 AM – 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM – 2:42 AM” and any work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOD secret clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years
• Level 2 - Minimum 2 Years experience/Level 3 - Minimum of 5 Years of experience with hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment​ with the following specialty:
• Egress - Maintenance tasks which include configuring aircraft for modifications, removal, and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, various system operational checkouts, and egress system maintenance.
• Propulsion - heavy engine, turbine, diesel experience within the following areas – military, commercial, as a complex technician, flight, truss and heavy machinery.   
• Completion of an A&P certificate program

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.