Cable and Harness Technician 1

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 — we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Cable and Harness Technician Level 1 to join our Manufacturing and Production team in Bethpage, NY. Travel is required, up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Reads, interprets, and writes Work Instructions, schematics, wire lists, and drawings.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform assembly, checkout, and routine testing of electro-mechanical prototype, development, and production harness and cable products.
• Under close supervision, performs routine technical functions related to the support of development engineering drawings, such as assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, fabrication, modification, checkout, and test.
• Ensures quality of the hardware is maintained and company procedures are followed.
• Ensures work is done with completeness, accuracy, adherence to operation sheets, ISO procedures, schedules, and assigned tasks.
• Provides regular communication to shop leads and Work Center management on status and technical issues.
• Works in a versatile environment, performing parallel tasks and duties.

Requirements

• One year of experience in manufacturing cable and harness building.
• High School diploma or GED and hobby/technical related experience in mechanical, composites, body work, electrical, or other dexterous activities.
• Basic electronic skills (AC/DC/resistance measurements).
• Good mechanical skills (experience with hand tools, DMM).
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Willing to work overtime on occasions as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent soldering skills: IPC J-STD-001 certified (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies).
• Experience with manufacturing cable and harness and ISO processes.
• Able to read drawings and schematics.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Experience with assembly harnesses.
• Ability to read wire lists.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, 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 and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.