US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our worlds biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Composite Bonder Technician supporting our Palmdale Site.

This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. This is a full time position located in sunny **Palmdale, CA** .

If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.

**Essential Functions:**

+ Read and interpret blueprints.
+ Lay out articles, cut parts or materials to size and apply liquid or solid bonding agents.
+ Understanding of ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes
+ Operate autoclave, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
+ Control conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
+ Sands, burrs and smooth over areas, applying sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
+ Monitors and verifies quality of finished product. Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ High School diploma or GED
+ Minimum of 9 months of **experience** with hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, and systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment OR AFAB students must have a minimum of 3.0 or higher GPA upon completion of Aircraft Fabrication courses OR A&P certificate courses
+ 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.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizen required for clearance
+ **Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start.**
+ **Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation** **in order to** **obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.**
+ 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 DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizen required for clearance

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Completion of A&P certificate program.
+ Experience with structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps and stabilizers.

Salary Range: $58,240.00 - $59,800.00

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority** . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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