Description

At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our manufacturing operations in Waynesboro, Virginia support production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.

A current clearance is NOT required to apply to and interview for this job.

We are looking for you to join our team as an Assembler 3 to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities. A successful candidate will possess great communication and interpersonal abilities, excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve. They will also learn quickly and work well independently and as part of a team.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as 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.

• Make continuity checks on work in process and completed.

• May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.

• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.

• Must obtain/maintain workmanship certifications.

This job requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance plus program clearance. A CURRENT CLEARANCE IS NOT REQUIRED TO APPLY TO AND INTERVIEW FOR THIS JOB. If you do accept an offer for this position we will start the clearance process immediately, and your start date will be confirmed once you are granted an Interim Secret clearance. The average time to obtain an Interim Secret clearance is about 30 days.

This position is contingent upon proposal/task award. The chosen candidate is projected to start around January 2027.

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Basic Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED plus a minimum of 4 years of additional relevant experience in assembly, manufacturing or production

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and program clearance.

• Interim Secret clearance is required to start.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Ability to lift and move objects, up to 30lbs, from one location to another

• The ability to walk, stand, sit, squat, kneel, twist, bend, and reach is required.

• Use of both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Work experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing, including wire harness

• IPC 610/620 Workmanship Certification

• J-STD-001 Certification

• Familiar with AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

• Ability to read/understand blueprints/3D models

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!