Internal Technical Trainer - Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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. 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 an Internal Technical Trainer – Level 3 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The role is responsible for training Assemblers, Technicians, Quality Inspectors, and pertinent Engineers (“Operators”) in the J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8731.1, NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and IPC 7711/7721 policies and procedures. The position operates on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

• Maintain training matrix for Operations and J-STD-001 certification requirements
• Provide advanced soldering, application techniques and spot training for Operators as work defects occur; enhance understanding and appropriate use of criteria outlined in the IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC 7711/7721 and J-STD-001 Standards
• Creation and dissemination of additional training documentation for specialized training (specific processes, lifted pads, rework/repair, etc.)
• Ensure Operators maintain scheduled training to meet certification requirements
• Order and maintain supplies needed to conduct training (IPC certificates, IPC soldering kits, components/boards, videos/visual aids, etc.)
• Review, observe, and qualify workmanship (demonstrated by completed training boards and materials) to the J-STD-001 acceptance criteria
• Implement improvement opportunities (e.g., Zero Defect Plans, Corrective Actions)

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience OR PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience with in electronics manufacturing/inspection of PCBs, electronic assemblies, cable/wire harness assemblies, and related technologies
• Experienced in the application of polymerics
• Experience in providing technical training courses in-person and on-line
• Able to obtain Level B Certification for the following courses: IPC-J-STD
  001 with the space addendum, NASA-STD-8731.1 Polymerics, IPC 7711/7721 Rework and Repair, IPC-A-610 – Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies (Printed Wiring Boards), IPC-A-620 – Practices and requirements for the manufacture of cable, wire, and harness assemblies

• Experienced in flight harness and circuit card manufacturing and rework/repair
• Level B certification for the following courses:
  • IPC-J-STD
    001 with the space addendum
  • NASA-STD-8731.1 Polymerics
  • NASA-STD-8739.4 Crimp, Interconnecting Cables, Harnessing and Wiring
  • IPC 7711/7721 Rework and Repair
  • IPC-A-610 – Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies (Printed Wiring Boards)
  • IPC-A-620 – Practices and requirements for the manufacture of cable, wire, and harness assemblies

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $. The above salary range is a general guideline;
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. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. 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 for vacation and/or personal business.

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 Northrop Grumman EEO Statement. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.