Electronics Assembler - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman•Hanover, MD

7d•$48,459 - $112,669•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our Life Cycle Sustainment Operations (LCSO) Team as a 2nd Shift Electronics Assembler based out of Elkridge, MD. The Electronics Assembler uses electronic components, mechanical parts, drawings and engineering documentation, tools, and manufacturing processes to build and/or repair units such as circuit card assemblies, cable assemblies and wire harnesses, modules, and cabinet assemblies. 2nd Shift Hours – 3pm – 12:30am

Requirements

High School graduate or recognized equivalent (GED) with 2 years of mechanical assembly and repair and/or Circuit Card assembly and repair experience
Experience utilizing a broad range of hand tools, assembly equipment and safety equipment to perform tasks
Experience using a microscope to perform assembly and repair of Printed circuit boards
Must be capable of successfully completing basic solder certification, visual acuity test and in-house skills training
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
AA Degree
SAP or other ERP/MRP System experience
Exceptional mechanical/electrical aptitude

Responsibilities

Obtain all necessary information to perform job assignments and report any discrepancies to appropriate personnel
Plan, lay out, assemble, wire and solder 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