Electronics Assembler - 4th Shift

Columbia, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $50,882.00 - $121,755.00

Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts

Benefits

Health plan

savings plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 work schedule

Company paid holidays

Job Description

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company known for its pioneering and inventive spirit that has contributed significantly to many technological advancements throughout history. The company prides itself on its culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and inclusiveness, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work. Northrop Grumman's impact stretches from historic achievements like the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, stealth bomber development, to landing on the moon. The company operates in sectors involving revolutionary systems that affect people worldwide and safeguard national security for generations to come.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, a trusted division within Northrop Grumman, specializes in delivering mission-enabling solutions for global security with a portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, multi-domain systems and technologies. The division is focused on providing battle management and cyber solutions that enhance situational awareness and understanding, serving to protect the United States and its allies across the globe.

Currently, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Electronics Assembler to join its 4th shift team based in Elkridge, Maryland. This role offers exciting opportunities for individuals with a strong background in mechanical and circuit card assembly, wiring, soldering, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems. The Electronics Assembler will work on complex assemblies and prototypes, employing skills to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and engineering drawings to ensure precision and quality in production. The position demands the ability to perform delicate tasks like circuit card soldering, bonding compounds mixing, and operating various tools and assembly equipment, while maintaining high standards in tight or physically demanding environments. The role also includes fieldwork and support for installations, maintenance, or repairs under diverse conditions.

The Electronics Assembler position requires working the 4th shift hours from Friday to Sunday, 6 AM to 6 PM, emphasizing a commitment to meeting program deadlines and production schedules. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Level Security Clearance, with U.S. citizenship being mandatory for this clearance. The compensation range for this role is competitive, between $50,882.00 and $121,755.00 annually, with additional opportunities for overtime, shift differential pay, and discretionary bonuses based on individual and company performance.

This role offers the chance to contribute to national and global security projects within a company that values innovation, diversity, and employee development. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, and opportunities for training and development to foster career growth. Northrop Grumman is committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination where all employees can thrive and make history together while having fun.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED)
Four years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing mechanical assembly
Experience working on circuit card assembly
Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and engineering drawings
Experience using hand and/or power tools
Ability to complete Basic Solder Certification and Visual Acuity Test
Ability to work in tight spaces with attention to detail
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs
Willingness to work in adverse conditions and overtime when required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Level Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED) with 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing mechanical assembly
Experience working on circuit card assembly
Experience reading and working from schematics and drawings to make initial layouts
Experience using hand and/or power tools
Experience and ability to successfully complete Basic Solder Certification, Visual Acuity Test, and in-house skills training
Experience working in tight spaces that require a high level of attention to detail and uncompromised quality
Experience and ability to climb ladders and work at heights
Experience lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs
Experience and willingness to work in adverse conditions
Willingness to work overtime when required to meet program deadlines
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Level Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship required
AA degree preferred
IPC 620 Cable/Wire Harness Assemblies preferred
SAP or other ERP/MRP system experience preferred
Forklift and crane experience preferred
Cable management experience preferred
Current/active U.S. Government Secret Level Security Clearance preferred

Job Duties

Obtain all necessary information to perform job assignments and report discrepancies or issues to appropriate personnel
Plan, lay out, assemble, wire, solder, repair, and maintain electrical/electronic, mechanical, antenna, and trailer systems
Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and engineering drawings to perform point-to-point assembly
Assemble and disassemble production or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to manufacturing, engineering, and quality specifications
Perform wiring using harness boards, tie-in cables, and harnesses
install mechanical parts, components, and fasteners as specified
Perform circuit card assembly, repair, and soldering of components, including large masses of wires in confined spaces
Modify, rework, troubleshoot, and reassemble assemblies/subassemblies as directed by a Cognizant Engineer or other authorized personnel
Conduct peer inspections and verify product conformance in accordance with manufacturing, engineering, and quality requirements
Mix and apply bonding compounds, encapsulates, conformal coatings, paints, epoxies, and other finishing materials as required
Use and operate a broad range of hand tools, power tools, jigs, saws, assembly equipment, test equipment, and safety equipment
Understand the function and use of a broad range of electrical/electronic and mechanical parts and components such as brackets, solder, wire, resistors, diodes, capacitors, relays, transformers, switches, PC boards, and epoxies
Perform field work and support installations, maintenance, or repairs in adverse conditions for short periods of time
Work in tight spaces, at heights, and in physically demanding environments while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and uncompromised quality