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- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
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.
Performs scheduled maintenance and in-depth repair as required on aircraft ground support equipment. Reviews maintenance records of periodic maintenance to ensure equipment is fully operational in support of daily equipment requirements. Uses an assortment of basic hand tools in addition to precision measuring devices. Works from complex written instructions such as formal test specifications, blueprints, drawings, schematics, and manuals. May instruct lower-level mechanics in technical aspects of Ground Support equipment work. Exercises appropriate safety measures. Strong teamwork and communication skills are required. Will be working side-by-side with U.S. Government, military, and contractor personnel at Edwards AFB, CA.
Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma and 6 years’ experience as a ground support equipment mechanic or equivalent.
• Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas). Be physically active for long periods and use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects exceeding 50 pounds.
• Must be able to complete MDR Medical
• Must be able to support a 4/10 – 3/10 working rotation, both first and second shift, to support operations.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Final clearance required to start.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access clearance within 365 days from date of submission; this is a condition of employment. Program Access required to start.
• Must be detail oriented, teamwork oriented, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to learn and follow established processes, procedures, and requirements.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Must be willing to work on-site at Edwards AFB, CA.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 6+ years’ experience Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) operations, or related fields.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification.
• Maintenance database experience (ALIS, FMT, IMDS, etc.)
• Experience in a military aircraft, flight line environments; with relevant certifications.
• Experience in tool and FOD control processes and procedures.
• HAZMAT experience and/or certifications.
• Forklift experience and/or certifications.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00
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