Aircraft Electrician - Entry & level 1
by Northrop Grumman
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Date Posted
September 1, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Application Deadline
October 1, 2026
Description
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.If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you willassistour Manufacturing Operations Organization asanAircraftElectricianEntry Leveland Level 1supporting ourPalmdale, CAsite. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills.If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.
Essential Functions:
Electrical assembly and wire harness installation
Checks, tests, and troubleshoots electrical systems for conformance to specifications andperformrepair, removal, and reinstallation of wiring as necessary
Cuts wire to length, strips insulation from wire ends, and insulates connections with plastic sleeves
Attaches wire or complicated electrical systems to fixtures and accessoriessuch astransformers, instrument panels, and switchboards with fasteners (bolts, screws, or solder)
Maymonitorand verify qualityin accordance withstatistical process or other control procedures
Able to obtain half &full-facerespirator certification
Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
Use ofappropriate PPEwhen working on the shop floor
Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipmentperformanceand team effectiveness
Basic Qualifications:
AircraftElectricianLevel E
High School diploma or GED
Minimum of3months ofelectricalexperiencein an aerospace, automotive, military,manufacturingand/or maintenance environment
This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work toincludebending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools,liftingto35poundsand working with arms overhead
Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluationtoobtain andmaintainnecessary respirator clearance and compliance with allrespiratorsfitting requirements
Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting
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 andmaintainaGovernmentSecret orTop-SecretClearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonableperiod, asdeterminedbythe company to meet its business needs.US citizenshiprequiredfor clearance.
The ability toutilizea computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software)
Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonableperiod, as defined by the company to meet its business need
AircraftElectricianLevel 1
High School diploma or GED
Minimum of9months ofelectricalexperiencein an aerospace, automotive, military,manufacturingand/or maintenance environment
This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work toincludebending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools,liftingto35poundsand working with arms overhead
Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluationtoobtain andmaintainnecessary respirator clearance and compliance with allrespiratorsfitting requirements
Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting
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 andmaintaina Government Secret orTop-SecretClearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonableperiod, asdeterminedby the company to meet its business needs.US citizenshiprequiredfor clearance.
The ability toutilizea computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software)
Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonableperiod, as defined by the company to meet its business need
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in aerospace manufacturingenvironment
Completion of an A&P certificate program
Completion of ELTE 145 course at Antelope Valley College
Active DOD secret clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years
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