Assembler 3

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Assembler 3 to support production and manufacturing operations at its Central Virginia manufacturing facilities. The company's manufacturing operations in Waynesboro, Virginia support production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems. Teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.

A successful candidate will possess great communication and interpersonal abilities, excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve. They will also learn quickly and work well independently and as part of a team.

A current clearance is not required to apply to and interview for this job. This position is contingent upon proposal/task award, and the chosen candidate is projected to start around January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables.
• Work from diagrams and drawings, make initial layouts, and use hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• Make continuity checks on work in process and completed.
• May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
• Must obtain/maintain workmanship certifications.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus a minimum of 4 years of additional relevant experience in assembly, manufacturing or production.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and program clearance.
• Interim Secret clearance is required to start.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to lift and move objects, up to 30lbs, from one location to another.
• The ability to walk, stand, sit, squat, kneel, twist, bend, and reach is required.
• Use of both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing, including wire harness.
• IPC 610/620 Workmanship Certification.
• J-STD-001 Certification.
• Familiar with AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Ability to read/understand blueprints/3D models.

Clearance and Travel

This job requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance plus program clearance. A current clearance is not required to apply to and interview for this job. If you accept an offer for this position, the clearance process will start immediately, and your start date will be confirmed once you are granted an Interim Secret clearance. The average time to obtain an Interim Secret clearance is about 30 days. Relocation assistance is not available. Travel is required for 10% of the time.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of its people and company. Benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more.

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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00. 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.