Mechanical Technician 2 – Mechanisms and Sensors
Northrop Grumman · United States-California-Redondo Beach · Posted 2026-09-04
Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 Space Sector has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Technician 2 – Mechanisms and Sensors to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Redondo Beach, California. The Mechanical Technician 2 position performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. The qualified applicant will become part of a team that produces advanced hardware. Roles & Responsibilities: Assisting engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components. Must be able to work with various chemicals and solvents. Working from verbal or written instructions that provide methods and sequence of assembly operations. Using assembly drawings and diagrams. Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. Perform a variety of tasks including mechanical assembly, precision soldering, harness routing, bonding, electrical test using test procedures and other comparable tasks using tools such as solder irons, torque wrenches, machine tools, multimeters. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications. Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 2 years’ additional education and/or mechanical assembly experience. Knowledge and experience with the use of a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment Ability to read, interpret, and execute work to mechanical assembly drawings, wire lists and BOM's and/or test procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Experience using common hand tools and calibrated tools Torque Wrenches, Heat Guns, Crimp Tools, Soldering Irons, Thermal Wire Stripers, Microscopes, Thermal Chambers/Ovens, etc Strong communication skills and able to work in diverse teams of design engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians. Familiar with electromechanical assembly. Have common knowledge of precision type assembly work. Past experience building spacecraft structures, sub-structures, deployable', hinges and electromechanical assemblies Work independently with minimal direction. Installing/bonding heaters, thermistors, thermostats onto assemblies. Installing gears, electrical motors. Thermally install interfaces. All parts will be properly assembled together Demonstrated ability to perform precision assembly on spacecraft hardware. Demonstrated ability to read and perform assembly to complex engineering drawings. Demonstrated ability to perform bonding operations on spacecraft hardware. Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00 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.