Cabling & Harnessing Technician Level 2 or Level 3 (2nd Shift)

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: None
• TRAVEL: No

About the role

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Cabling & Harnessing Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Goleta, CA.

Our facility in Goleta, CA is seeking a Cable & Harness Technician - Level 2 or 3 specializing in harnessing and related electrical assembly and test, with aerospace industry experience working on small, medium and/or large government and commercial programs.

This position will work 2nd shift (Hours:12:00 pm - 9:30 pm) There is a 5% shift differential when working the 2nd shift.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Will be reviewing, interpreting, maintaining, and completing paperwork and electronic data associated with hardware assemblies to maintain data and material traceability.
• Will be working with electrical harness assemblies, including interpreting schematics and building compliant electrical assemblies as well as conducting electrical tests such as continuity and insulation resistance.
• Will be routing wiring harnesses on flight hardware.
• Will follow procedure and direction from management as well as work from drawings or sketches, and collaborate with engineers to develop or proof new processes.
• Will work with soldering, wire stripping, contact crimping, contact insertion and removal, harness routing and strain relief.
• Will work with structural bonding and application of coatings using various epoxy and silicone adhesive products.
• Working level understanding of force, torque, and precision hand tools.
• Work to follow and determine, optimum order of assembly for complex harnesses, mechanical structures, and devices.
• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English
• Ability read and follow directions on engineering drawings and Schematics
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
• Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
• US Citizenship required

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience
• No clearance required to start
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• J-STD-001 Soldering Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
• NASA STD 8739.1 Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
• NASA STD 8739.4 Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
• Knowledge of ESD and Flight Hardware handing
• Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
• Familiarity with solar cell technology and CIC wiring
• Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence

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Primary Level Salary Range

$56,000.00 - $93,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$66,600.00 - $111,000.00

The 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.