Cabling & Harnessing Technician Level 2 or Level 3 (2nd Shift)

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Goleta, CA is seeking a Cabling & Harnessing Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team on aerospace programs.

You will interpret engineering drawings, assemble electrical harnesses, perform soldering, tests, and route wiring on flight hardware while coordinating with engineers to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience with electrical harness assemblies and related testing.
• US Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and complete paperwork for hardware assemblies to ensure traceability.
• Work with electrical harnesses, interpret schematics, perform continuity and insulation tests.
• Route wiring on flight hardware and collaborate with engineers to improve processes.
• Use soldering, wire stripping, crimping, harness routing and related tasks.

Skills

Harnessing & wiring

Reading schematics

Factory/assembly experience

US Citizenship

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering

Crimping tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: 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 Cabling & Harnessing Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Goleta, CA. Our facility in Goleta, CA is seeking a Cable & Harness Technician - Level 2 or 3 specializing in harnessing and related electrical assembly and test, with aerospace industry experience working on small, medium and/or large government and commercial programs. This position will work 2nd shift (Hours:12:00 pm - 9:30 pm) There is a 5% shift differential when working the 2nd shift.

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

• Will be reviewing, interpreting, maintaining, and completing paperwork and electronic data associated with hardware assemblies to maintain data and material traceability.
• Will be working with electrical harness assemblies, including interpreting schematics and building compliant electrical assemblies as well as conducting electrical tests such as continuity and insulation resistance.
• Will be routing wiring harnesses on flight hardware.
• Will follow procedure and direction from management as well as work from drawings or sketches, and collaborate with engineers to develop or proof new processes.
• Will work with soldering, wire stripping, contact crimping, contact insertion and removal, harness routing and strain relief.
• Will work with structural bonding and application of coatings using various epoxy and silicone adhesive products.
• Working level understanding of force, torque, and precision hand tools.
• Work to follow and determine, optimum order of assembly for complex harnesses, mechanical structures, and devices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English
• Ability read and follow directions on engineering drawings and Schematics
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
• Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
• US Citizenship required

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience
• No clearance required to start
• Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English
• Ability read and follow directions on engineering drawings and Schematics
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
• Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• J-STD-001 Soldering Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
• NASA STD 8739.1 Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
• NASA STD 8739.4 Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
• Knowledge of ESD and Flight Hardware handing
• Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
• Familiarity with solar cell technology and CIC wiring
• Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
• Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?

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.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00

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.

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