Internal Technical Trainer - Level 3

Northrop Grumman; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

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Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Internal Technical Trainer – Level 3 to join our team in Dulles, VA. The role trains Assemblers, Technicians, Quality Inspectors, and Engineers in IPC standards and related policies, with a focus on certification maintenance and process improvement.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience (or equivalent), holds current IPC certifications, and operates onsite with a 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5 years of professional experience, or Master's with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Clearance: No clearance required to start.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing/inspection of PCBs, electronic assemblies, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain training matrix for Operations and J-STD-001 certification requirements.
• Provide advanced soldering, application techniques and spot training for Operators; ensure adherence to IPC/WHMA and J-STD-001 standards.
• Create and disseminate training documentation for specialized training; review workmanship against J-STD-001 criteria.
• Implement improvement opportunities (e.g., Zero Defect Plans, Corrective Actions).

Skills

PCB inspection

Electronics manufacturing

Polymerics

Certified IPC Trainer

NASA Certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

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 Internal Technical Trainer – Level 3 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

As a Trainer / Inspector, your primary responsibility will be to train Assemblers, Technicians, Quality Inspectors, and pertinent Engineers ("Operators") in the J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8731.1, NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and IPC 7711/7721 policies and procedures. As time allows, you will also perform improvement initiatives.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In This Job, You Will

• Maintain training matrix for Operations and J-STD-001 certification requirements
• Provide advanced soldering, application techniques and spot training for Operators as work defects occur. Enhance understanding and appropriate use of criteria outlined in the IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC 7711/7721 and J-STD-001 Standards
• Responsibilities include: Creation and dissemination of additional training documentation for specialized training (i.e., specific processes, lifted pads, rework/repair, etc.) Ensure Operators maintain scheduled training to meet certification requirements Order and maintain supplies needed to conduct training, i.e., IPC certificates, IPC soldering kits, components/boards, videos/visual aids, etc. Review, observe, and qualify the workmanship (demonstrated by completed training boards and materials) to the J-STD-001 acceptance criteria
• Implement improvement opportunities (e.g., Zero Defect Plans, Corrective Actions)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience within electronics manufacturing/inspection of PCBs, electronic assemblies, cable/wire harness assemblies, and related technologies.
• Experienced in the application of polymerics.
• Current Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)
• Maintain NASA Certified Level B Certification for the following courses: IPC-J-STD001 w/ the space addendum, NASA-STD-8731.1 Polymerics, IPC 7711/7721 Rework and Repair, IPC-A-610 – Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies (Printed Wiring Boards), IPC-A-620 – Practices and requirements for the manufacture of cable, wire, and harness assemblies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in flight harness and circuit card manufacturing and rework / repair
• Experienced LX administrator
• Advanced presentation and classroom management skills
• Experienced in PCB soldering and rework /repair
• Experience in driving continual improvement and problem resolution and performing audits of manufacturing processes to confirm compliance, identify risk and opportunities

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. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.