Electromechanical Assembler

Precision Electromechanical Assembler

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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Precision Electromechanical Assembler based out of Charlottesville, VA.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using soldering or fasteners.
• Read and interpret instructions, drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports.
• Inspect wiring installations, assemblies, and circuits.
• Adjust or repair electrical equipment.
• Perform manual assembly during the small-scale production of electronic devices used in avionic and military systems.
• Modify electromechanical devices.
• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to blueprint specifications using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
• Populate or modify/replace components on printed circuit board assemblies.
• Mount assembled components, such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits and sockets on chassis panels.
• Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.
• Build products such as electric motors, computers, electronic control devices, and sensing equipment.
• Crimp, stake, screw, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press fit, or perform similar operations to join or secure parts in place, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Connect component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connect wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points, using soldering or related bonding procedures and equipment.
• Perform intermediate assembly tasks, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color-coding parts and assemblies.
• May perform assembly operations under microscope or other magnifying device.
• Set up and operation of automatic equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Maintain neat and organized workspaces.
• Must be detail-oriented, a team player, and results-oriented.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 6 years of electronic assembly experience
• Experienced in soldering and Wire/Cable harness assemblies
• Experience with Electronic Enclosure/Control Panel assembly
• Experience with ISO9001 quality standards and ESD-safe procedures
• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds a few times per shift
• 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:

• IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and/or J-STD-001 certifications

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman 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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00The 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. 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.