Milling Machine Machinist Level 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

• Advanced proficiency in Mastercam programming for milling and turning.
• Strong working knowledge of Haas controls (NextGen or Classic).
• Demonstrated ability to design and fabricate custom fixtures and tooling.
• Deep understanding of feeds, speeds, cutter geometry, and material behavior.
• Capable of performing setups, first articles, and in-process inspections independently.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and planning skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in machining, manufacturing technology, or related field.
• Background in aerospace, tooling, or high-precision prototype manufacturing.
• Experience with 4th/5th-axis machining, setup documentation, and digital manufacturing workflows.
• Familiarity with inspection tools, CMM processes, or laser tracker systems.
• Work Environment
• Fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment supporting aerospace tool fabrication and flight hardware assembly. Machinists are trusted to take ownership of their projects and deliver precision results that directly support production and test operations.

Primary Level Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $83,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $59,400.00 - $99,000.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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.