Trainer Production 4
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Mississippi-Iuka
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. Our Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Trainer Production 4 to join our ASTAR organization located in Iuka, MS . As a member of the team, you will provide technical support to ASTAR on a variety of technical tasks. Support Performs on-the-job training, skills training, and some classroom training in assembly and production areas. Participates in the development and implementation of new training programs and may introduce new processes and sequences for manufacturing areas. Maintains rosters of training progress, examination records, and certification records and may monitor trainees.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional manufacturing experience and/or related education experience. Strong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work any shift and schedule including 4/10’s 2nd shift (7pm - 5:30am), 3/12's 2nd shift or including overtime as necessary to meet business needs. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs. U.S. Citizenship required for clearance. Experience with reading and interpreting technical documents, drawings, and process procedures Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working overhead Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment Ability to train & teach technicians, Quality Assurance, & Manufacturing Engineer teams in complex composite structures certification. Provide lectures and hands on instruction on Countersinking, Drilling through a composite /metallic stack-up, execute a drawn layout with proper ED, Ability to develop, present, teach, & mentor technicians on modern complex composite processes. Ability to demonstrate skills equivalent to entry level blueprint , Visual Work Instruction (VWI), Process Work Instructions (PWI) and technical data comprehension and shop math. Knowledgeable in the use of process specifications Preferred Qualifications: At least 7 years direct experience working with Aircraft Structures, Drilling, Fastener Installation, Electrical wire Harness fabrication, Non-Conformance Repairs, Aircraft Seal application, Scarf Repair, Rivet installation, Liquid & Solid Shim application, Ability to Pull holes, Countersinking, Surface Preparation Current/active U.S. Government Secret level clearance Team leadership experience Strong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills Self-starter who is able to work with minimal direction Current Program Special Access Aircraft Structures and airframe fabrication assembly, aircraft fuel tank seal application experience, composite drilling, electrical wire harness fabrication & installation, and LO coatings experience Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities