Aircraft Structures Military and Veterans Encouraged

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes.

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret.

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time.

If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 2 or 3 supporting our Palmdale, CA site. This role is for a hands‑on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills.

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools.
• Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Perform part‑fitting operations: filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming.
• Measure parts with precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure.
• Use daily manufacturing shop controls and systems.
• Use appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years structure/sheet metal experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, and/or maintenance environment.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitive work including bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working with arms overhead.
• Ability to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting.
• Work first shift (5 AM–3:30 PM) or second shift (4:12 PM–2:42 AM) and any work schedule.
• Obtain and maintain a Government Secret or Top‑Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance.
• Utilize a 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).
• Successfully complete and pass the "ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance" within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years structure/sheet metal experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, and/or maintenance environment.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitive work including bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working with arms overhead.
• Ability to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting.
• Work first shift (5 AM–3:30 PM) or second shift (4:12 PM–2:42 AM) and any work schedule.
• Obtain and maintain a Government Secret or Top‑Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance.
• Utilize a 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).
• Successfully complete and pass the "ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance" within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.

• Structures/sheet metal experience in aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Completion of an A&P certificate program.
• Ac…