Ngc
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Manufacturing Technician - Level 1

Pay
$43,400 – $72,300 per year
Location
San Diego, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Entry level
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
29 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • US citizenship
  • composite layup
  • prepreg handling
  • blueprint reading

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description 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. Northrop Grumman's Mission Enabling Products (MEP) organization designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world.

Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician 1 for our San Diego location.

The Manufacturing Technician 1 position performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations in layup and panel fabrication.

Primary Responsibilities

Handling and managing fragile composite materials. Prep, lay-up and bonding of composite products Experience with layup of uni-directional and weave pre-pregs May report status/progress and interface with other employees and departments. Tooling preparation and release application. Utilize measurement tools such as calipers, rulers, and tape measures for fabricating hardware. Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness. Execute to written instructions.

Basic Qualifications

  • A high school diploma and 0-2+ years' of composite lay up/ bonding experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working in a composites/manufacturing environment (space/satellite structures, aerospace manufacturing environment) Demonstrated Mechanical Ability.
  • Able to read, write and work to written instructions, blueprints, or shop drawings in English.
  • Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic.
  • Ability to work under limited supervision.
  • US Citizenship required

Pay and benefits

Associate's degree or 2 year Technical degree and 3 years' minimum experience in a manufacturing environment. Excels in a team environment. Ability to work under limited supervision. Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence. Ability to multitask, prioritize. Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues.

Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office: Word and Excel. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $43,400.00 - $72,300.00 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. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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From Ngc's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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The Manufacturing Technician - Level 1 posting at Ngc states compensation of $43,400 – $72,300 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Ngc's official career site.

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