
Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America
10K+ Employees
Manufacturing Technician - Coatings 2/3
United States-Utah-Clearfield, United States of America
Posted on Jul 15, 2026
Job 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Technician - Coatings 2 or Manufacturing Technician - Coatings 3 based out of Clearfield, Utah.
What you’ll get to do:
As a Manufacturing Technician you work on the next generation composite structures.
This job involves the fabrication of composite hardware using a variety of methods such as hand layup, bonding, assembly, trimming and final finishing. It will require development of skills to competently perform tasks designed to produce product that meet our customer expectations. Tasks may be in team environments or individual based.
This position may be filled as a Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Technician 2:
- High School Diploma or GED, and 2 years of relatable aircraft experience in manufacturing/production experience (or similar).
- Must have LO (Low Observable) coating knowledge, including materials, processes, and application.
- Must be able to obtain respirator qualification, including ability to pass respirator fit testing and comply with PPE requirements.Must have the ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends as needed.
- Must have pneumatic (air-powered) tools experience and follow standard safe operating practices.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Technician 3:
- High School Diploma or GED, and 4 years of relatable aircraft experience in manufacturing/production experience (or similar).
- Must have LO (Low Observable) coating knowledge, including materials, processes, and application.
- Must be able to obtain respirator qualification, including ability to pass respirator fit testing and comply with PPE requirements.Must have the ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends as needed.
- Must have pneumatic (air-powered) tools experience and follow standard safe operating practices.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SMI training/certification
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic ISR systems and vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle...
Job overview
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Mid Level
Posted
on Jul 15, 2026
Financials
Type
public
Annual Revenue
$10B+
Market Cap
$84B+
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