Sr. Electronics Assembler - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman•Hanover, MD

7d•$50,882 - $121,755•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a 2nd Shift Sr. Electronics Assembler to join their Life Cycle Sustainment Operations (LCSO) Team in Elkridge, MD. The Electronics Assembler will use electronic components, mechanical parts, drawings, 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. The role involves working with schematics, wiring diagrams, and various tools and equipment to perform detailed assembly tasks. The company emphasizes a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a drive to achieve the seemingly impossible, with opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact global security.

Requirements

High School graduate or recognized equivalent (GED) with 4 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.