Assembler 2

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$43,400 - $72,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring an Assembler 2 based at its Rancho Carmel site in San Diego, California, with possible support at the Spectrum site in Kearny Mesa. The schedule is a first-shift 9/80 schedule, 0530–1500. The role performs production assembly work on electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies, from repetitive to non-repetitive tasks. The position requires U.S. citizenship. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available. No clearance is required to start, though the clearance type listed is Secret. The assembler works from diagrams, drawings, and engineering documentation; performs initial layouts; and uses hand and power tools, jigs, and saws. The role includes continuity checks and may involve disassembling, modifying, reworking, reassembling, and testing experimental or prototype assemblies under simulated conditions. The successful candidate collaborates effectively, analyzes complex problems, works in an approved environment during specified hours, and can change physical work locations as needed. Northrop Grumman offers a benefits package that includes a health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and additional benefits. The stated primary-level salary range is $43,400–$72,300. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. The company also lists health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.
J-Standard solder certification, or similar experience or certifications.
Experience soldering filters and/or performing through-hole soldering.
Experience assembling, reworking, and modifying prototype cables, components, testers, fixtures, and chassis.
Experience assembling complex RF circuit cards using engineering-level documentation.
U.S. citizenship.
Willingness to work first shift.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret security clearance.
SAP access or experience.
Advanced education and/or experience assembling and troubleshooting RF and/or CNI systems.
Experience with shop-floor manufacturing systems such as SAP, Solumina, or Tableau.
Experience with ESD (electrostatic discharge) and FOD (foreign object damage) control.
Experience with CUI (controlled unclassified information) and COMSEC (communications security).
Experience with FAR, ITAR, AS9100, and/or ISO 90001 rules and regulations.
Experience developing rework assembly techniques for dense SMT circuit boards.
Experience performing assembly and rework on all types of SMT packages, including materials with values and sizes starting as low as .0102.
Experience constructing wiring harnesses and electromechanical assemblies from engineering sketches.

Responsibilities

Perform repetitive and non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies, including modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables.
Work from diagrams and drawings, make initial layouts, and use hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
Perform continuity checks on work in process and completed assemblies.
Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
Collaborate effectively in a team environment and analyze complex problems to develop solutions.
Perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours and change physical work locations based on need.

Benefits

Health plan and health insurance coverage
Savings plan
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company-paid holidays
Education assistance
Training and development
Life insurance
Disability insurance
9/80 work schedule where available
Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position