Cable and Harness Technician - Level 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks a Cable and Harness Technician - Level 2 to join our onsite team. You will support mechanical and electrical engineers, build and test harness assemblies, and work from detailed drawings to set up test fixtures.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of related education or experience, experience with engineering drawings, and DC harness wiring knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Must have experience working with Engineering drawings and written work instructions.
• Knowledge of DC harness wiring using various connectors including D-Sub, Micro-D and Circular connectors.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, assemble and test flight cable assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Use schematics and diagrams to perform testing, troubleshooting and prototype work.
• Analyze data and recommend changes to meet specs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering drawings

DC harness wiring

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma + 2 years related education/experience

Tools

Basic tools: torque wrenches, wire crimpers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 2 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical and electrical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, harness assemblies and components. The selected candidate will utilize detailed engineering drawings for fabrication and test fixture setup.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Set-up, Assemble and Tests complete flight cable assembly and sub-assemblies under operational conditions.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks.
• Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Must have experience working with Engineering drawings and written work instructions.
• Knowledge of DC harness wiring using various connectors including D-Sub, Micro-D and Circular connectors.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret wire lists, perform continuity check-out to ensure correct wiring, splicing wires, wire prepping using thermal tweezers, spot tying, and performing other various tasks related to wire routing and wire dressing.
• Experience using basic tools (Torque wrenches, Wire Crimpers, etc.).
• Knowledge and/or experience working in aerospace.
• Ability to take direction and follow company procedures and processes.

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.

Primary 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.