Cable and Harness Technician – Level 1 or Level 2

Northrop Grumman•Sterling, VA

2d•$47,200 - $93,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Cable and Harness Technician – Level 1 or Level 2 to join their team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Cable & Harness Technician – Level 1 or Level 2 position entails the fabrication and assembly of complex Space flight cable and harnesses assemblies from drawings, schematics, wire lists, or engineering sketches in conformance with government specifications and workmanship standards. Assembly is performed in a professional atmosphere in a ESD and FOD controlled area. Daily work attire always includes lab coat and latex gloves. Regular use of soldering iron, crimpers, strippers, tweezers, heat gun, and other common hand tools. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 1).
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 2).
Demonstrated capability to read, interpret, and execute tasks from complex engineering drawings, wire lists, schematics, and written work instructions.
Familiarity with cable shielding applications, including knowledge of constructing and terminating shielded cables with braid or drain wires.
Ability to maintain high-quality standards in ESD-controlled environments following strict policies for FOD compliance.
Familiarity with various types of connector assembly (e.g., D-Sub, circular connectors, RF connectors), including torquing and potting as required.
Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and processing/managing shop floor documentation.
Strong communication and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality assurance, and other technicians.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing as a member of a team.
Proven proficiency in wire preparation, assembly, and testing of harnesses with attention to detail and exceptional workmanship quality (for Level 2).
Hands-on experience with high-reliability soldering techniques (to J-STD-001 Class 3 with Space Addendum or similar standards) (for Level 2).

Nice To Haves

Aerospace Industry manufacturing experience.
Experience with TipQA, Costpoint, Windchill, MES, Creo
A strong understanding of wiring processes, crimping, splicing, wire routing, and assembly techniques as it applies to IPC standard harness assembly operations.
Familiarization with ESD, FOD, 5S, and Tool Control required.
Preference to candidates with NASA J-STD and/or IPC 620 certifications w/ Space Addendums.

Responsibilities

Fabrication and assembly of complex Space flight cable and harnesses assemblies from drawings, schematics, wire lists, or engineering sketches in conformance with government specifications and workmanship standards.
Assembly performed in a professional atmosphere in a ESD and FOD controlled area.
Work with a team including Manufacturing Engineers, Technical Writers, Quality Assurance Representatives, and Production Planners.
Work well alone and within a team environment.
Possess good problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and work with limited supervision.
Be a self-starter, self-motivated, and a team player.
Ability to focus and have a strong attention to detail.
Capable and experienced in working in a broad-based manufacturing environment.