Precision Electromechanical Assembler

Location & Travel

Location:

Rolling Meadows, IL. Travel:
No.

No relocation assistance available.

Current Interim Secret clearance or above is required.

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.

Precision Electromechanical Assembler 2 (First Shift) supports the Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) Cell, where precision, safety, and adherence to specialized processes are critical.

• Perform a variety of operations to assemble, solder, and integrate precision electromechanical products.
• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to a specified tolerance.
• Assemble, disassemble, repair, and reassemble precision assemblies and correct malfunctions.
• Assemble and modify prototype precision units for engineering personnel.
• Monitor and verify quality by statistical processes or other control procedures.
• Perform accurate data and record keeping.
• Perform tasks according to the company’s electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.
• Work from designs, work instructions, and verbal instructions.
• Complete in-house Solder, Optics, ESD, and FOD certifications.
• Use Microsoft Office products.
• Use Enterprise Resource Planning Software.

The ideal candidate must be able to communicate, read, understand, work with small mechanical parts and fiber optic cables, and follow standard operating procedures and assembly instructions.

• High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Current Interim Secret clearance or above.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience performing assembly of products using standard electromechanical techniques and basic handheld tools with good dexterity.
• Experience in soldering by specified workmanship standards.
• Experience with shop safety practices and procedures during assembly operations.
• Experience using measuring tools such as caliper, micrometer, and height gauge.
• Experience reading technical blueprints, electrical drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience handling, cleaning optics, and optic assemblies.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.
• Position involves repetitive tasks and prolonged standing; the candidate should be able to manage these physical demands effectively.
• Must be comfortable working with hazardous chemicals and cleaning solutions, with a focus on rigorous adherence to safety protocols.
• Follow all related safety guidelines.
• Ability to work overtime, including staying after normal working hours and weekend work when needed.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Benefits include a health plan, savings plan, paid time off, additional benefits such as education assistance, training and development, a 9/80 work schedule (where available), and more.

Primary Level Salary Range: $45,100.00 – $75,100.00.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.