Cable & Harness Technician II - Precision Wiring & Assembly (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Sterling (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 is seeking a Cable and Harness Technician 2 in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on interpreting schematics, manufacturing complex wire harness assemblies, and performing soldering and testing to ensure quality.

Responsibilities include wiring, assembly sequence planning, and in-process inspections, with potential for overtime based on demand. Requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

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.
• 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 harness assemblies, including point-to-point and complex harnesses.
• Perform soldering, wire stripping, crimping, and insulation tests.
• Conduct electrical tests such as continuity and insulation resistance.
• In-process inspections and rework as needed.
• Work with structural bonding and conformal coating applications.
• Use precision hand tools, torque tools, and measuring equipment.
• Coordinate assembly sequences for complex wire harnesses and devices.

Skills

Cable harnessing

Soldering

Reading schematics

Electrical testing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Crimping tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

IPC-J-STD-001

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cable and Harness Technician 2 in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on interpreting schematics, manufacturing complex wire harness assemblies, and performing soldering and testing to ensure quality.

Responsibilities include wiring, assembly sequence planning, and in-process inspections, with potential for overtime based on demand. Requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.