Repair Technician 1

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Repair Technician 1 based in Silverdale, WA.

Realize the rewards of conquering a new challenge... The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Underwater Launcher System team.

What You'll Get to Do

• Disassemble, sandblast, paint, repair, assemble and test launcher hardware.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Read and follow drawings, quality provisions, directives, safety procedures, documentation and other instructions with strict adherence to procedural compliance.
• Qualify and maintain license to operate pendant controlled cranes, trucks and forklifts.
• Good communication skills and basic computer skills required.
• Work with ordnance strictly following all applicable safety and security regulations.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain ordnance worker qualification and have the ability to lift 40 pounds.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 0 years relevant work experience.
• Experience with hand tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, power tools, etc).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 40lbs.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to starting and obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance after starting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, as well as preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and diagrams
• Experience with hazardous materials usage, storage, disposal (i.e. solvents, adhesives, paint, etc).
• Experience with soldering, crimping, and fiber optics.
• Ordnance experience.
• Crane and/or forklift licensing.
• Active Secret clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range

$41,300.00 - $68,900.00

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.