Aircraft Electrician - Entry & level 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you willassistour Manufacturing Operations Organization asanAircraftElectricianEntry Leveland Level 1supporting ourPalmdale, CAsite. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills.If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.

Essential Functions:

• Electrical assembly and wire harness installation

• Checks, tests, and troubleshoots electrical systems for conformance to specifications andperformrepair, 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 accessoriessuch astransformers, instrument panels, and switchboards with fasteners (bolts, screws, or solder)

• Maymonitorand verify qualityin accordance withstatistical process or other control procedures

• Able to obtain half &full-facerespirator certification

• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems

• Use ofappropriate PPEwhen working on the shop floor

• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipmentperformanceand team effectiveness

Basic Qualifications:

AircraftElectricianLevel E

• High School diploma or GED

• Minimum of 3months ofelectricalexperience in an aerospace, automotive, military,manufacturingand/or maintenance environment

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work toincludebending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools,liftingto35poundsand working with arms overhead

• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluationtoobtain andmaintainnecessary respirator clearance and compliance with allrespiratorsfitting requirements

• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting

• The ability to work 1st “5 AM - 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM - 2:42 AM and any work schedule

• Ability to obtain andmaintainaGovernmentSecret orTop-SecretClearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonableperiod, asdeterminedbythe company to meet its business needs.US citizenshiprequiredfor clearance.

• The ability toutilizea computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software)

• Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonableperiod, as defined by the company to meet its business need

AircraftElectricianLevel 1

• High School diploma or GED

• Minimum of 9months ofelectricalexperience in an aerospace, automotive, military,manufacturingand/or maintenance environment

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work toincludebending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools,liftingto35poundsand working with arms overhead

• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluationtoobtain andmaintainnecessary respirator clearance and compliance with allrespiratorsfitting requirements

• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting

• The ability to work 1st “5 AM - 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM - 2:42 AM and any work schedule

• Ability to obtain andmaintaina Government Secret orTop-SecretClearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonableperiod, asdeterminedby the company to meet its business needs.US citizenshiprequiredfor clearance.

• The ability toutilizea computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software)

• Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonableperiod, as defined by the company to meet its business need

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturingenvironment

• Completion of an A&P certificate program

• Completion of ELTE 145 course at Antelope Valley College

• Active DOD secret clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years

Primary Level Salary Range: $43,400.00 - $72,300.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00The 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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.