Description

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 team as a Sr. Electronics Assembler based out of Elkridge, MD.

The Sr. 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. 

Roles and 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active/Current U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher

• Exceptional mechanical/electrical aptitude
• AA Degree

• SAP or other ERP/MRP System experience 

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!

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