Secret-Cleared Electronics Assembler A

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Maryland; On-site; USD 50,882 - 121,755; 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 Mission Systems is seeking an Electronics Assembler A in Sykesville, Maryland. The role builds circuit card assemblies, cable assemblies and wire harnesses, reading schematics and following engineering documentation to produce ready-to-use units.

A current Secret security clearance is required to start. You will work on first or second shift, use a range of hand tools and apply bonding components, with opportunities to gain additional certifications and training as you grow

Qualifications

• Must have a current active US Government Secret Security Clearance (minimum) with an investigation date less than 5 years ago.
• High School graduate or recognized equivalent (GED) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in electronics, test, assembly, or manufacturing/production.
• Experience in electrical assembly and wiring, and soldering of PC boards.
• Experience reading drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Able to work 1st shift or 2nd shift. After training on 1st shift you will either stay on 1st shift or move to 2nd shift.
• Must be capable of successfully completing basic solder certification, visual acuity test and in-house skills training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all necessary information to perform job assignment and report any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Plan, lay out, assemble, wire and solder complete electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and apparatus such as PC boards, controls and control panels, assemblies, converters, inverters and small output stations.
• Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams to perform point-to-point assembly, where assemblies and subassemblies require wiring and soldering of large masses of wires in confined spaces.
• Following appropriate wiring diagram, perform wiring using harness boards, tie-in cables and harnesses; install mechanical parts, components and fasteners as specified.
• Perform electrical/electronic and mechanical assembly tasks working as a member of an assembly team as assigned.
• Lay out and construct harness boards to assemble and form wiring and cables for a wide variety of electrical/electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Mix and apply bonding components and encapsulates.
• Perform product finishing functions as required; obtain and maintain proper certifications, such as Conformal Coating Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA), Paints/Epoxies, etc.
• Use and operate a broad range of hand tools, assembly equipment and safety equipment to perform tasks.
• Understand the function of and use a broad range of electrical/electronic and mechanical parts and components such as brackets, solder, wire, resistors, diodes, capacitors, relays, transformers, coils, switches, PC boards, epoxies, etc.
• Work closely with other personnel and attend company sponsored training courses to obtain knowledge and skills for career development.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Soldering

Reading schematics

Wiring diagrams

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA Degree (preferred)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Electronics Assembler A in Sykesville, Maryland. The role builds circuit card assemblies, cable assemblies and wire harnesses, reading schematics and following engineering documentation to produce ready-to-use units.

A current Secret security clearance is required to start. You will work on first or second shift, use a range of hand tools and apply bonding components, with opportunities to gain additional certifications and training as you grow