**Requisition ID: R10176772**
+ **Category:** Flight Operations
+ **Location:** Edwards AFB, California, United States of America
+ **Clearance Type:** Secret
+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position
+ **Shift:** Any (United States of America)
+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 25% of the Time
+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available
+ **Positions Available:** 2
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.
Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so. We want you to join our diverse team as a Deployable Aircraft Mechanic (level 4) located at Edwards AFB CA.
You will be responsible for performing minor structural repairs and modifications. Troubleshoot, repair and service aircraft and engine 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, and FAA regulations. You will fabricate, install and test installation, routing, clamping and wiring harnesses. You will need the ability to read wiring diagrams and blueprints.
You may receive additional training and be cross utilized into aircraft low observable maintenance to fulfill the daily activities and duties required to meet contract requirements. Low Observable tasks include repair of composite or metallic structures, and sanding, stripping, testing, masking and other preparation tasks. Assigned work locations are Palmdale and Edwards AFB, CA.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years additional education and/or related experience as an aircraft mechanic.
+ Willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
+ Have and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
+ Accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 120 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements.
+ Meet medical requirements for worldwide travel which include a physical.
+ A complete understanding of Aviation and Aerospace technical data.
+ Current DoD Secret clearance.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance.
+ Ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Current Top Secret clearance.
+ Operational experience.
**Salary Range:** $74,900 - $124,800
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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.