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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Experimental Machinist 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is located in Logan, UT.

Our Logan, UT team researches, designs, develops, produces, and tests a variety of mechanical, electrical/electronic, and electro-optical equipment and systems including low background infrared scene/source generators, optical collimators and scan mirror systems, cryogenic positioning hardware, infrared imaging, and instrumentation of vacuum/space/environment chambers. We support multiple prime contractors in the development and production of both test systems and flight hardware for a multitude of applications including tactical missiles, launch detection, and missile defense systems. Our work protects our country from enemy threats.

Job Description:

• Plans the layout, fabrication, and testing of mechanical devices; sets up and operates any type of precision machine tool to make original parts, tools, mechanisms, and devices for experimental purposes.
• Identifies raw material requirements for parts to be machined.
• Solves problems relative to work-holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine settings, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods for production process.
• Normally performs precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions for research engineers in a developmental laboratory condition.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship and many years of precision all-around machining experience on unusual, original, and intricate layout, machining, and assembly tasks.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education (GED) and 6 years of experience in a machine shop.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD&T, and other engineering specifications.
• Working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipment.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to set up and operate a variety of manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Ability to set up, program, and operate CNC machines including the use of Mastercam software.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.
• Ability to work safely and with concern for the safety of others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree.
• 6+ years of CNC 3-5-axis machining experience.
• Experience with and fundamental understanding of G-Code.
• CNC Machinist Certification from an accredited Trade School.  
• Ability to understand and work with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines. 
• Experience in following written set-up instructions and/or performing unique setups.
• Demonstrated ability to solve unique machining challenges including reworking parts.
• Experience with Haas VMCs and/or EZ-Trak mills (Milltronics controls).
• Experience with CNC lathes.
• Experience with EDM equipment.
• Experience TIG/GTAW welding aluminum and stainless steel.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitude.

Primary Level Salary Range: $62,700.00 - $104,500.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.