Mechanical Technician - Active Secret Clearance Required Security Clearance

Position: Mechanical Technician 2/3- Active Secret Clearance Required with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Technician - Level 2 or Level 3 - to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Lab Test organization. This position is in Melbourne, FL.

Please note:

A start date, for candidates selected, will be determined after obtaining Special Program Access (SAP). In this role, you will be performing a variety of tasks that will be done in a Mechanical fabrication and assembly area. Working with a team or individually in a fast-paced R&D fabrication environment. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Maintaining the Fabrication space including 5's and tool control.

* Assembling and building details and sub-assemblies.

* Supporting development engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of mechanical systems.

* Performs part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.

* Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.

* Conducting routine testing, troubleshooting, prototype building, and developmental engineering tasks.

* Performing operational tests to ensure conformance with design specifications.

* Diagnosing and isolating malfunctions down to the component level.

* Conducting engineering tests and collecting data.

* Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.

* Aligns parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.

* Devices, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.

* Adhere to all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety guidelines and regulations

* Work and communicate over ambient noise

* Work in a variety of work spaces/positions. Work spaces may include but are not limited to small, enclosed spaces, awkward, and elevated spaces. Positions may include bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, ascending/descending ladders, and/or working overhead.

* Work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends

* Travel (domestically) up to 10% of the time to support other locations as the business requires We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule (6:00 am to 4:30 pm) with every Friday or Monday off, 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.

This requisition may be filled at a Mechanical Technician - Level 2 OR Mechanical Technician - Level 3 based on the relevant experience required for each role. Basic Qualifications Level 2:
* High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

* Ability to work from engineering drawings or models.

* Demonstrated experience with mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and/or fabrication.

* Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret Clearance.

* Must have ability to obtain and maintain…