SCA Engineering Technician 3

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 Services sector is currently seeking a SCA Engineering Technician to join our growing Subsystems & Software Sustainment (S&SS) Operating Unit Systems Support Group (SSG) team in Warner Robins, Georgia. In this position, the selected candidate will take an active role in information security governance protecting the men and women that fly our nation’s aircraft in harm’s way.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

- 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, makes initial layouts, and uses 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

- Interpret engineering directions, prototype, and verbal instructions

Basic Qualifications:

- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience soldering to IPC J-STD-001 or similar experience

- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience assembling cable and wire harness assemblies to IPC-A-620 or similar experience

- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant soldering, repair, and/or assembly experience

- Must be able to work in a dynamic high paced environment

- Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize tasks based on demand

- Able to wear safety gear, such as steel toed shoes and safety glasses

- Ability to handle and assemble small parts

- Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

- Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

- Must be able to work on-site in Warner Robins, Georgia

Preferred Qualifications:

- IPC J-STD-001 Soldering certification

- IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies certification

- IPC-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies certification

- Experience with soldering, production work, and fabrication on special test equipment

- Computer skills including proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Salary Range: $18 USD - $18 USD

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.