Engineering Technician 1

Engineering Technician 1

Job ID: 1843

Company: Northrop Grumman Corporation

Location: Redondo Beach, CA - Onsite

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: 9x80 A

Hours: 40 hours/week

Contract Duration: September 21, 2026 - April 17, 2027

Experience: 2-5 years

Openings: 4

U.S. Citizenship: Required

Security Clearance: Not Required

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician 1 to support the Integration, Test & Launch (IT&L) organization in Redondo Beach, California.

This position provides an opportunity to work directly with space flight hardware in a hands-on engineering and manufacturing environment. The Engineering Technician will assemble, integrate, and test flight hardware while following blueprints, technical specifications, production documentation, and work instructions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical tools, understands basic mechanical principles, can work with delicate and ESD-sensitive hardware, and is comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test space flight hardware.
• Read and follow blueprints, specifications, production documentation, and work instructions.
• Handle delicate and ESD-sensitive flight hardware using appropriate procedures.
• Use mechanical and electrical tools to perform hardware assembly and integration.
• Assist with integration and testing activities.
• Interpret production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications.
• Use measurement tools and devices to support assembly and inspection activities.
• Assist with assembly of non-flight Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Follow established safety, quality, ESD, and production procedures.
• Work effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members.
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment.
• May occasionally work with forklifts, cranes, and associated rigging equipment.
• Lift and handle items weighing up to 35 lbs. when required.
• Document work activities and communicate issues to appropriate personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant hands-on experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical principles.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions.
• Ability to work with computers and Microsoft tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to safely handle delicate hardware.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical and electrical tools and hardware.
• Experience reading production specifications and diagrams.
• Experience interpreting assembly drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measurement devices.
• Experience working with ESD-sensitive hardware.
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• Space hardware assembly or integration experience.
• Experience with Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Experience in integration, test, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, or rigging equipment.

Primary Skills

Mechanical Assembly | Electrical Assembly | Blueprint Reading | Work Instructions | Mechanical Tools | Electrical Tools | Hardware Integration | Space Flight Hardware | ESD-Sensitive Hardware | Measurement Devices | Production Specifications | Assembly Drawings | Technical Documentation | Integration & Test | Ground Support Equipment | Microsoft Tools

Work Environment

This is an onsite position at Northrop Grumman's Space Park facility in Redondo Beach, California. The position supports a hands-on integration, test, and launch environment involving precision space flight hardware.

Candidates should be comfortable working around delicate hardware and following strict safety, quality, ESD, and production requirements.

Contract-to-Hire

This position is intended to be contract-to-hire. While conversion to a full-time Northrop Grumman position is the intent, conversion is not guaranteed and is subject to business requirements and company approval.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified candidates. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business requirements.