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EwingCole

Fire Protection Engineer

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$90K - $150K/yr

Sprinkler and Fire Alarm system shop drawing review. * Assist with performance and report on CFD fire modeling and Egress Modeling. * Lead meetings with clients, code officials, and other project ...

EwingCole

Fire Protection Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Sprinkler and Fire Alarm system shop drawing review. * Assist with performance and report on CFD fire modeling and Egress Modeling. * Lead meetings with clients, code officials, and other project ...

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How much do egress jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for egress in California is $15.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to work in egress?

To thrive as an Egress Specialist, you need a solid understanding of building codes, fire safety regulations, and architectural design principles, often supported by a degree in engineering, architecture, or safety management. Familiarity with CAD software, building information modeling (BIM) systems, and relevant certifications such as NFPA or OSHA is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help ensure safe and compliant egress planning. These skills and qualities are crucial for creating safe building environments and meeting legal safety standards.

What challenges do professionals in egress management roles face?

Professionals in egress management roles often face the challenge of ensuring that all exit routes and emergency pathways remain unobstructed, compliant with local codes, and clearly marked, especially in busy or frequently changing environments. They must regularly coordinate with other departments, such as maintenance and security, to conduct inspections and implement corrective actions. Staying up to date with evolving safety regulations and effectively communicating emergency procedures to building occupants are also key aspects of the role. Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving are essential for addressing potential hazards before they become safety issues.

What is an egress?

Egress jobs typically refer to roles focused on managing the secure and compliant transfer of data, people, or materials from one location to another, often within IT, security, or building management contexts. In IT, egress jobs might involve monitoring and controlling data leaving a network to prevent breaches. In building management, these roles can focus on ensuring safe and efficient evacuation routes and procedures. The specific responsibilities depend on the industry, but all egress jobs prioritize safety, compliance, and security.

What is the difference between Egress vs Network Security Engineer?

AspectEgressNetwork Security Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires networking certifications like Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+Requires similar certifications, often with additional security-specific credentials
Work EnvironmentFocuses on managing outbound data flows, security policies, and firewall configurationsDesigns, implements, and monitors security measures across networks
Industry UsageUsed in organizations to control data leaving the networkUsed across industries to protect network infrastructure from threats

While both roles involve network security, Egress primarily manages outbound data controls, whereas Network Security Engineers develop and implement comprehensive security strategies to protect the entire network infrastructure.

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Infographic showing various Egress job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,670 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Aircraft Mechanic 3 / 4 (Egress)

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Palmdale, CA • On-site

$30.75 - $40.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 360 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.
Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Additional Duties as assigned
  • Understands aircraft tools and equipment (e.g., test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers)
  • Performs all duties required to lay out, fabricate, and install electrical wiring or coaxial cable on aircraft.
  • 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 such as bolts and screws.
  • Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals
  • Experience in Configuring aircraft for modifications, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, and various system operational checkouts
  • Troubleshoots, repairs and services aircraft in flight line environment.
  • Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions.
  • Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
  • Performs comprehensive maintenance to egress systems across multiple aircraft and seat types
  • Perform inspections, removals, and installations of ejection seats, canopies, and explosive devices.
  • Ensure all egress systems comply with technical orders and safety regulations.
  • Diagnose and repair malfunctions in egress, canopy fracturing, and emergency oxygen systems.
  • Prepares and installs survival systems and/or associated rocket firing systems and assists customer flight crewmembers with preflight preparations and post flight discrepancies.
  • Removes, transport, inspects, repairs and reinstalls ejection seats and escape system components.
  • Inspects, repairs, and maintains various survival equipment such as flight protective clothing and equipment, oxygen bottles and regulators, flares, lift raft packages, and inflationary devices in life vests.
  • Ensures survival equipment complies with Flight Safety, Company, and customer standards.
  • May be called on to familiarize Company and customer flight crewmembers with all escape and survival techniques such as ejection seat systems, water/land survival, and personal equipment and its operations.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Aircraft Mechanic 3: High School diploma or GED and 4 years of Aircrew Flight Equipment and/or Life Support or other relevant experience.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
  • Hands-on maintenance experience on aircraft EGRESS/ aviation life support equipment.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
  • Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices
  • Great attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • Flexibility, team orientation, ability and willingness to learn
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up-to 50 pounds, and working overhead.
  • Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
  • Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical And Respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
  • Read and interpret blueprints.
  • Experience using precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
  • Aircraft Mechanic 4:Minimum of High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of Aircrew Flight Equipment and/or Life Support or other relevant experience.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
  • Hands-on maintenance experience on aircraft EGRESS/ aviation life support equipment.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
  • Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices
  • Great attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • Flexibility, team orientation, ability and willingness to learn
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up-to 50 pounds, and working overhead.
  • Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
  • Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical And Respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
  • Read and interpret blueprints.
  • Experience using precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hands-on maintenance experience on aircraft EGRESS/ aviation life support equipment
  • Aircraft Maintenance experience (F-35, F-22, F- 15, F-16, F-18, etc.)
  • Experience with removal/installation of fighter aircraft canopies, ejection seats, maintaining and inspecting canopies, explosive devices, inventories, stores, removal and replacement of seat Cartridge Actuated Device/Pneumatic Actuated Device (CAD/PAD) explosive items
  • Familiarization with ACES II EGRESS seat.
  • Basic Understanding of DAFMAN 91-201, AFI 21-10 Manual.

#MPR
Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00
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.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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