CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Technician. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and will support the SDS Division.

What You’ll Get To Do:

•            Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.

•            Read and understand blueprints.

•            Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools

•            Perform such minor part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.

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

•            Measure parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.

•            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.

•            Record and report existing structural discrepancies found during modification

Basic Qualifications:

•Level 3: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience with sheet metal structures, hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, manufacturing electrical and/or systems.

•Level 4: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of relevant experience with sheet metal structures, hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, manufacturing electrical and/or systems.

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

• Must have knowledge of electronic principles, the ability to wire and assemble circuits and understand the operation of basic test equipment

• Prepare and maintain necessary reports and records as required

•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 Medical/Respiratory Exam.

•The ability to work any work schedule and overtime as needed by the business.

•Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DOD clearance in a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

Primary Level Salary Range: $58,300.00 - $97,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $69,300.00 - $115,500.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.