Composite Development Technician 3 – Space Components

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.

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.
The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Our San Diego, CA location is in search of a Composite Development Technician. Responsibilities include:

Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies. Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments.

REQUIREMENTS 

• HS Diploma and a minimum 5 years hands-on experience with the fundamentals of composite manufacturing, to include:

  • Layup, bagging, and cure

  • Machining and Finishing

  • Bonded Assembly

• Experience in reading, interpreting and following detailed, complex process documents.

• Ability to read detailed mechanical drawings.

• Direct hands-on experience with setup and usage of tooling to support composite manufacturing.

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

• Attention to detail.  Demonstrated ability to document work in writing so it can be communicated to and/or followed by others.  Ability to transfer specific process knowledge into Production documents, and train others as needed.

• Must be physically able to work standing for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.  Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Preferred Skills

• Ability to perform basic machining functions using a mill, lathe, router, etc.

• Advanced computer capabilities including use of spreadsheets, programming languages, and CAD/3D modeling software

• Experience with CNC programming

• Demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot and solve tooling or process problems.

• Must be able to work independently, with limited supervision, and complete tasks that may be only loosely defined.  Also demonstrates a good sense of when escalation to supervisor/engineer is needed.

• History of working collaboratively with Engineers to optimize product designs and processes.  Innovation.  Problem solver.

Salary Range: $54,500 USD - $90,900 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.