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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Dimension Control Technician 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Saint Augustine.

Lays out, fabricates and assembles a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling involving compound angels and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points between several planes are required. Plans work to be performed and determines methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or own designs. Sets up and operates optical instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies. Develops and designs holding devices and jig and fixture details. Prepares operational sequences and shop drawings covering parts fabrication and assembly to be performed by others. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 6 years of tool building and/or laser tracker experience -OR- Associates degree and 2 years of tool building and/or laser tracker experience

• Must have the ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 35 pounds.

• Able to work inside and outside in a warehouse / shop floor environment

• Must have 4 yrs. experience with laser tracker, FARO equipment and assembly tools in a manufacturing environment

• Must have experience in devising reference systems and creating working build models

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• 4/10 1st Shift Monday -Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with vast knowledge of laser tracking with assembly tools in an aircraft manufacturing environment

• Minimum 5 years of Tool and Die or related experience With E2D & New generation technology, GD&T and advanced Metrology

• Creating working build models with using Buildit Software

• Extensive knowledge in software products in Buildit is highly desired

• Able to operate and or be certified to operate a forklift and overhead crane (Northrop Grumman provided training)

• Working knowledge of common hardware and tooling material

• Must be able to use Microsoft Office and be proficient in keeping inventories

• Active DOD Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $68,900 USD - $114,900 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.