Sentinel Master Technician (18592)
Quick Summary
Level 4: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of relevant experience with sheet metal structures, hydraulic parts, assemblies, components,
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Master Technician. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
- →Read and understand blueprints.
- →Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools
- →Perform such minor part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
- →May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- →Measure parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
- →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.
- →Record and report existing structural discrepancies found during modification
What We Offer
~1 min readAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
Requirements
~3 min read- Level 4: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of relevant experience with sheet metal structures, hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, manufacturing electrical and/or systems.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Must have knowledge of electronic principles, the ability to wire and assemble circuits and understand the operation of basic test equipment
- Prepare and maintain necessary reports and records as required
- Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.
- Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
- The ability to pass Medical/Respiratory Exam.
- The ability to work any work schedule and overtime as needed by the business.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DOD clearance in a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.
- Previously approved for Special Access Program (SAP)
- Certified Ordinance Handling (Level 1 or 2)
- J-STD-001 Certified
- IPC-610 Certified
- IPC-620 Certified
- IPC-620 Space Addendum Certified
- Experience in fabricating test cables
- Previous experience working closely with Test and Manufacturing engineers
- Previous experience working with inventory control and data base systems
- Experience in lab and/or test equipment design, integration, and build-up
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $82,300–$137,100 a year
- 63% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (115,751 salaries).
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 14, 2026
- First seen
- October 14, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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