RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking an Electronic Assembler 4 professional to join our team and grow with us.   Applicants must be detail oriented, calm under pressure, and well organized.  Applicants must have the ability and strong desire to learn.  Electronic Assembler 4 will be supporting our ARRGM and SiAW programs.  This position is on-site only.  Relocation assistance is not available.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate will be part of a team that works closely together, so ethical and respectful team interaction and communication are of the utmost importance.  Even though this position is in a team environment and set up for team success, the selected candidate will be required to work independently with little supervision. Occasional heavy lifting and occasional overtime may be required.

Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using soldering or fasteners.  Read and interpret instructions, drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports.Inspect wiring installations, assemblies, and circuits.Adjust or repair electrical equipment.Perform manual assembly during the small-scale production of electronic devices used in avionic and military systems.Modify electromechanical devicesVerify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to blueprint specifications, using instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.Populate or modify/replace components on printed circuit board assemblies.Mount assembled components, such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits and sockets on chassis panels.Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.Build products such as electric motors, computers, electronic control devices, and sensing equipment.Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points, using soldering, or related bonding procedures and equipment.Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color-coding parts and assemblies.May perform assembly operations under microscope or other magnifying device.Set up and operation of automatic equipment, power tools, and hand toolsMaintaining neat and organized workspaces

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 6 years of electronic assembly experience using the following skills:Proficient in soldering, and experienced with Wire/Cable harness assembliesExperience with Electronic Enclosure/Control Panel AssemblyKnowledge of ISO9001 quality standards and ESD-safe proceduresUse of both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motionsAbility to lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds a few times per shiftWalking, standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, twisting, bending, and reachingAttention to detail, team player, results orientedAbility to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and/or J-STD-001 certificationsActive Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $59,300.00 - $98,900.00

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.