Assembler - Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman•Hartford, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Assembler – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in East Hartford, CT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. AOA Xinetics (AOX), a wholly-owned Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Business Unit, is a leading supplier of complex electro-optic and photonic systems and subsystems that control and manipulate light waves for a variety of applications. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Assembler will perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working in a team environment, can perform tasks under a microscope on very small assemblies; has a high level of attention to detail and quality. The chosen candidate must be able to multi-task and flex between multiple assignments.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 2).
High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 3).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.
Ability to perform tasks under microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision.
Ability to perform tasks from written directions and drawings.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel; basic proficiency with PowerPoint.
Ability to wear basic PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), such as gloves, safety glasses, etc. as noted in process requirements.

Nice To Haves

2 year Technical Degree
Soldering experience at a Class 3 level
Previous or current certifications in IPC-620 and/or J-STD 001.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Works from diagrams, drawings, procedures and parts lists making early-stage subassemblies using hand and/or power tools.
Perform continuity checks on work in process and completed assemblies.
May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test production or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications provided by a Cognizant Engineer.
This position may perform actions in Manufacturing areas including Mechanical Assembly, Circuit Card Assembly, Microelectronics Production, and Electronic Component Assembly depending on the business need or workload capacity.