Cable & Harness Technician II — Flexible Hours & Overtime

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Cable and Harness Technician 2 to assemble and test wire harnesses for complex systems. You will interpret schematics, perform soldering, crimping, and inspections, and collaborate across teams to ensure quality.

Role requires attention to detail, ability to stand for long hours, and willingness to work overtime as needed. U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of 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 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. Includes assembly of point-to-point and complex cable/wire harness assemblies.
• Perform soldering, wire stripping, contact crimping, contact insertion and removal, harness routing and strain relief.
• Conduct electrical tests such as continuity and insulation resistance.
• In process inspections
• Rework and troubleshoot cable/wire harness assemblies.
• Work with structural bonding, adhesive products, and conformal coating applications.
• Working knowledge of a wide range of precision hand tools, torque tools, and measuring equipment.
• Perform 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.
• Ability to pay very close attention to details.
• Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, based on manufacturing demand.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to pay attention to details

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision hand tools

Multimeter

Measuring equipment

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corporation in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Cable and Harness Technician 2 to assemble and test wire harnesses for complex systems. You will interpret schematics, perform soldering, crimping, and inspections, and collaborate across teams to ensure quality.

Role requires attention to detail, ability to stand for long hours, and willingness to work overtime as needed. U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance are required.