Cable & Harness Technician II: Build, Solder, Test

Northrop Grumman; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Cable and Harness Technician 2 based in Chantilly, VA. You will review schematics, fabricate cable assemblies, perform soldering and tests, and support complex harness builds in a fast-paced production environment.

A High School diploma and 2 years related experience are required, plus the ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience with building or working with cable and/or wire harness assemblies.
• Experience soldering, crimping, cable harness braiding, and connector assembly.
• Experience reading/interpreting and following directions of schematic drawings, wire diagrams, and work instructions.
• Conduct electrical tests such as continuity test to detect shorts
• Experience using multimeter.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret schematics, wire diagrams, drawings, work instructions, and assembly documentation.
• Manufacture cable and wire harnesses assemblies including point-to-point and complex harnesses.
• Perform soldering, wire stripping, contact crimping, contact insertion and removal, harness routing and strain relief.
• Conduct electrical tests such as continuity and insulation resistance.
• Rework and troubleshoot cable/wire harness assemblies.
• Work with structural bonding, adhesive products, and conformal coating applications.
• Use precision hand tools, torque tools, and measuring equipment.
• Mechanical fit-up, alignment, and hardware installation.
• Determine optimum order of assembly for complex wire harnesses, mechanical structures, and devices.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Pay attention to details.
• Be on feet for long hours; flexible hours/overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Soldering

Crimping

Reading schematics

Cable harness experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 2 years related experience

Tools

Multimeter

Torque tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Cable and Harness Technician 2 based in Chantilly, VA. You will review schematics, fabricate cable assemblies, perform soldering and tests, and support complex harness builds in a fast-paced production environment.

A High School diploma and 2 years related experience are required, plus the ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required.