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Aircraft Electrician – Level 1/2

Requisition ID: R10110323

  • CategoryCategory: Flight Operations
  • LocationLocation: Saint Augustine, FL, USA
  • Citizenship RequirementsCitizenship Required: United States Citizenship
  • Security Clearance TypeClearance Type: Secret
  • TelecommuteTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • ShiftShift: Any (United States of America)
  • Travel RequirementsTravel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation AssistanceRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a candidate to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in our E-2D Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Electrician Level 1/2. This role will be located in Saint Augustine, Florida.

This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills.

We offer multiple shift options, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Essential Functions:

  • Electrical assembly and wire harness installation

  • Checks, tests, and troubleshoots electrical systems for conformance to specifications and performs repair, removal, and reinstallation of wiring as necessary

  • Cuts wire to length, strips insulation from wire ends, and insulates connections with plastic sleeves

  • Attaches wire or complicated electrical systems to fixtures and accessories such as: transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards with fasteners (bolts, screws, or solder)

  • May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures

  • 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

Basic Qualifications Level 1:

  • High School diploma or GED and related electrical experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment

  • 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 work any shift

  • The ability to pass new Hire Medical Exam

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

Basic Qualifications Level 2:

  • High School diploma or GED and a 2 years’ electrical experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment

  • 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 work any shift

  • The ability to pass Medical Exam

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of an A&P certificate program

  • E2 Experience

  • Experience working on an aerospace manufacturing new production line

  • Active Secret DoD Clearance investigated within the last 5 1/2 years


Salary Range: $34,500 USD - $57,500 USD
Salary Range 2: $41,000 USD - $68,400 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.



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What's great about
Northrop Grumman

  1. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
  2. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
  3. Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.


Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.