Northrop Grumman

Electronics Assembler B - 1st or 2nd shift

Northrop Grumman$48K — $112K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance
  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED) with 2+ years of relevant electronics experience
  • Proficient in electrical assembly, wiring, and PC board soldering
  • Experience reading engineering drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Flexible to work 1st or 2nd shift after training
  • Ability to pass solder certification, visual acuity tests, and in-house training.
  • Preferred: Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain information to perform job tasks and report discrepancies
  • Plan and assemble electrical/electronic equipment and apparatus
  • Interpret and follow schematics for point-to-point assembly
  • Use harness boards to complete wiring as specified
  • Execute assembly tasks collaboratively as part of a team
  • Construct harness boards for various electrical and mechanical assemblies
  • Apply bonding components and perform product finishing functions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan
  • Savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Education assistance
  • Training and development opportunities
  • 9/80 work schedule (when available)
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

Put your experience into a future of excellence. In the Mission Systems sector, you'll join our experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as an Electronics Assembler B based out of Sykesville, Maryland. We are looking for individuals who are interested in expanding their skills and knowledge in electronics.

What You'll Get To Do:

The Assembler uses electronic components, mechanical parts, drawings and engineering documentation, tools, and manufacturing processes to build completed units such as circuit card assemblies, cable assemblies and wire harnesses, modules, and cabinet assemblies.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Obtain all necessary information to perform job assignment and report any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
  • Plan, lay out, assemble, wire and solder complete electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and apparatus such as PC boards, controls and control panels, assemblies, converters, inverters and small output stations.
  • Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams to perform point-to-point assembly, where assemblies and subassemblies require wiring and soldering of large masses of wires in confined spaces.
  • Following appropriate wiring diagram, perform wiring using harness boards, tie-in cables and harnesses; install mechanical parts, components and fasteners as specified.
  • Perform electrical/electronic and mechanical assembly tasks working as a member of an assembly team as assigned.
  • Lay out and construct harness boards to assemble and form wiring and cables for a wide variety of electrical/electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
  • Mix and apply bonding components and encapsulates.
  • Perform product finishing functions as required; obtain and maintain proper certifications, such as Conformal Coating Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA), Paints/Epoxies, etc.
  • Use and operate a broad range of hand tools, assembly equipment and safety equipment to perform tasks.
  • Understand the function of and use a broad range of electrical/electronic and mechanical parts and components such as brackets, solder, wire, resistors, diodes, capacitors, relays, transformers, coils, switches, PC boards, epoxies, etc.
  • Work closely with other personnel and attend company sponsored training courses to obtain knowledge and skills for career development.
  • Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.


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Basic Qualifications for the Electronics Assembler B:
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an US Government Secret Security Clearance
  • High School graduate or recognized equivalent (GED) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in electronics, test, assembly, or manufacturing/production
  • Experience in electrical assembly and wiring, and soldering of PC boards
  • Experience reading drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Able to work 1st shift or 2nd shift. After training on 1st shift you will either stay on 1st shift or move to 2nd shift.
  • Must be capable of successfully completing basic solder certification, visual acuity test and in-house skills training


Preferred Qualifications for the Electronics Assembler B:
  • Ability to read/understand electrical schematics or engineering drawings
  • Previous assembly experience
  • AA Degree
  • SAP or other ERP/MRP System experience
  • Circuit card assembly and rework experience
  • Mechanical assembly and repair experience
  • Active Current Secret Clearance


What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $48,460.00 - $112,670.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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