MLI Mechanical Technician (Level 2)

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

Northrop Grumman is looking for a MLI Mechanical Technician (Level 2) to support our Thermal Insulated Products (TIP) section within the Environmental & Specialty Test Department. Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

• →Assisting thermal insulation products engineers in the design, fabrication, packaging, inventory and integration of Space Vehicle MLI.
• →Work independently or in small teams to fabricate MLI products from 2D design templates and install MLI products onto space flight hardware at the unit, subsystem, and system levels per installation drawings and procedures. Individual must be able to follow standard MLI processes and maintain necessary certifications.
• →This position may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• →Must be willing to work any shift and extended work weeks. Some travel may be required.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year additional education and/or related experience
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with the use of a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Willing to work any shift and cover extended work weeks as required
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• US Citizenship required 
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance or SCI, S, TS Access

• Experience with Thermal Insulation Product fabrication and integration methodologies
• Experience working on space flight hardware
• Experience working in a clean room facility
• Proficient in use of variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Comprehension with reading drawings, process specification and work order instructions
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Currently possess active DoD TS or SCI clearance