Aircraft Electrician - Entry & level 1

About this role

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.

If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will   assist   our Manufacturing Operations Organization as   an   Aircraft   Electrician   Entry Level   and Level 1   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.   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 and   perform   repair, 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 accessories   such as   transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards with fasteners (bolts, screws, or solder)  

• May   monitor   and verify quality   in accordance with   statistical process or other control procedures  

• Able to obtain half &   full-face   respirator certification  

• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems  

• Use of   appropriate PPE   when working on the shop floor  

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

Basic Qualifications:  

Aircraft   Electrician   Level E

• High School diploma or GED  

• Minimum of   3   months of   electrical   experience   in an aerospace, automotive, military,   manufacturing   and/or maintenance environment  

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to   include   bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools,   lifting   to   35   pounds   and working with arms overhead  

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

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation   to   obtain and   maintain   necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all   respirators   fitting requirements  

• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start ing  

• 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 and   maintain   a   Government   Secret or   Top-Secret   Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable   period , as   det ermined   by   the company to meet its business needs.   US citizen ship   req uired   fo r clearance .  

• The ability to   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 )  

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

Aircraft   Electrician   Level 1

• High School diploma or GED  

• Minimum of   9   months of   electrical   experience   in an aerospace, automotive, military,   manufacturing   and/or maintenance environment  

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to   include   bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools,   lifting   to   35   pounds   and working with arms overhead  

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

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation   to   obtain and   maintain   necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all   respirators   fitting requirements  

• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start ing  

• 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 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 citizen ship   required   for clearance .  

• The ability to   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 )  

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

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing   environment  

• 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 - $72,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman consider

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