Electronics Assembler Associate 2nd Shift

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Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking

for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain

systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding

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Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking Electronics Assembler Associates to join our team of qualified,

diverse individuals. This position will be located in Sykesville, Maryland. The qualified applicant will become part of

Northrop Grumman's Power/Control Systems business unit within the Naval & Marine Systems Division.

The Assembler uses electronic components, mechanical parts, drawings and engineering documentation, tools and

manufacturing processes to build completed units such as circuit card assemblies, cable assemblies and wire harnesses,

modules and cabinet assemblies.

Roles and 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

There is a (higher) pay differential for second shift.

MANUMS

Qualifications - External

Basic Qualifications:

- High School graduate or recognized equivalent (GED)

- Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude

- Must be capable of successfully completing basic solder certification, visual acuity test and in-house skills training

- Must be able to work second shift, which starts around 3pm.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Ability to read/understand electrical schematics or blueprints

- Previous assembly experience

- AA Degree

- SAP or other ERP/MRP System experience

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most

positions.

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.