Cable and Harness Technician – Level 1 or Level 2

ngc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) or Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA, seeks Cable and Harness Technician – Level 1 or 2 for onsite work. You will fabricate and assemble complex space-flight cables from drawings and wire lists, in an ESD/FOD-controlled area, using common hand tools and soldering equipment.

Level 1/2 qualifications include reading drawings, shielded cable work, and experience with D-Sub, RF, and circular connectors. Team-oriented with strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and execute tasks from complex engineering drawings, wire lists, schematics, and instructions.
• Familiarity with cable shielding, including terminating shielded cables with braid or drain wires.
• Maintain high-quality standards in ESD-controlled environments and follow FOD policies.
• Familiar with connector assembly (D-Sub, circular, RF) including torquing and potting as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shop floor documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork to collaborate with engineers, QA, and technicians.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Capable and experienced in a broad-based manufacturing environment.
• Work with a team including Manufacturing Engineers, Technical Writers, QA Reps, and Production Planners.
• Report to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Work well alone and in a team environment.
• Demonstrate problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with limited supervision.
• Be a self-starter, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.
• No heavy lifting; mostly standing/sitting with some reaching.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Soldering

Harness assembly

MS Office

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 2 years related experience

Tools

D-Sub connectors

RF connectors

Soldering equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Cable and Harness Technician – Level 1 or Level 2 to join our 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.

In this job, you will:

• Capable and experienced in working in a broad-based manufacturing environment.
• Technician will work with a team including Manufacturing Engineers, Technical Writers, Quality Assurance Representatives, and Production Planners.
• Technician will report to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Must work well alone and within a team environment
• Must possess good problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and work with limited supervision
• Must be a self-starter, must be self-motivated, and a team player
• Must have the ability to focus and have a strong attention to detail
• No heavy lifting required, equal standing and sitting with some reaching

This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• 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.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Proven proficiency in wire preparation, assembly, and testing of harnesses with attention to detail and exceptional workmanship quality.
• Hands-on experience with high-reliability soldering techniques (to J-STD-001 Class 3 with Space Addendum or similar standards).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.