CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 75 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Field Technician 4 to support our diverse team onsite in Palmdale CA, Pax River MD, or hybrid/remote. The individual will perform a variety of duties pertaining to aircraft  electrical, mechanical, and composite assemblies. Constructs, troubleshoots,  maintains and modifies aircraft systems at various site locations. Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment and aircraft.

• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, at customer and/or field locations.

• Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance.

• Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring repairs and modifications are performed per engineering field instructions.

• Maintains effective customer communications and relations.

• May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

• Position requires both domestic and international travel to fielded aircraft locations. 

• Travel is an integral part of this role, and will be based on individual Customer needs. Potentially up to 75 travel is to be expected.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Must have an active U.S. government Secret clearance.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time as determined by the company to meet business needs

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds

• Pass Special Medical/Respiratory Exam

• Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include: precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools

• Must be able to acquire a US passport and travel up to 75 of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Global Hawk or Triton aircraft platforms

• Experience with electrical, structure and composite layups and repairs

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.