Aircraft Electrician - Entry & level 1

Northrop GrummanNorthrop GrummanPalmdale, California, United States
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Posted

10/7/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$43k - $79k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Perform electrical assembly, wire harness installation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems to ensure conformance to specifications. Monitor quality control procedures and implement continuous improvement activities within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements overview

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 to 9 months of relevant electrical experience. Candidates must be able to obtain a government secret clearance and pass a physical evaluation for respirator use.

Key skills

Electrical assemblyWire harness installationTroubleshootingElectrical systemsSolderingManufacturing shop controlsQuality controlContinuous improvementPPE usageRespiratory protectionAttention to detail

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Education requirements

high schoolprofessional certificate

About Northrop Grumman

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employees

87,943

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.

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ManufacturingEngineeringTradesSecurity & Safety

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Electrician Entry Level and Level 1 supporting our Palmdale, CA site. 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 and perform repair, 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 accessories such as transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards with fasteners (bolts, screws, or solder) May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures Able to obtain half & full-face respirator certification Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness Basic Qualifications: Aircraft Electrician Level E High School diploma or GED Minimum of 3 months of electrical experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35 pounds and working with arms overhead Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting 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 and maintain a Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance. The ability to utilize a 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 reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need Aircraft Electrician Level 1 High School diploma or GED Minimum of 9 months of electrical experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35 pounds and working with arms overhead Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting 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 and maintain a Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance. The ability to utilize a 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 reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need Preferred Qualifications: Experience in aerospace manufacturing environment 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 Primary Level Salary Range: $43,400.00 - $72,300.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00 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.

Requirements

  • •Electrical assembly
  • •Wire harness installation
  • •Troubleshooting
  • •Electrical systems
  • •Soldering
  • •Manufacturing shop controls
  • •Quality control
  • •Continuous improvement
  • •PPE usage
  • •Respiratory protection
  • •Attention to detail

Benefits

  • •Health insurance
  • •Life insurance
  • •Disability insurance
  • •Savings plan
  • •Paid holidays
  • •Paid time off
  • •Overtime pay
  • •Shift differential
  • •Discretionary bonus

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