Composite Prototype Technician Level 3

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Yes. Clearance type:
Secret.

Yes, 10% of the time.

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.

Composite Prototype Technician III, Vehicle Engineering, located in Iuka, MS.

• Composite material part layup and fabrication.
• Fabrication, layup, coating, and operations of CNC machines, ovens and autoclaves.
• Operate hand tools including drills, routers, and saws in high precision manufacturing processes including computer interface controls and light‑duty bench or floor type machine tools.
• Operate forklifts.
• Check work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to commencement of employment.

• Experience laying up and fabricating composite parts.

Primary level salary range: $59,400.00 – $99,000.00. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO.

The application period for the job is estimated to be ~20 days from the posting date, but may vary.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a diverse & inclusive company. We do not discriminate. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit