Cable and Harness Technician - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
No

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 Cable & Harness Technician – Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Cable & Harness Technician 4 position entails the fabrication and assembly of complex Space flight cable and harnesses assemblies from drawings, schematics, wire lists, or engineering sketches in conformance with government specifications and workmanship standards. Assembly is performed in a professional atmosphere in a ESD and FOD controlled area. Daily work attire always includes lab coat and latex gloves. Regular use of soldering iron, crimpers, strippers, tweezers, heat gun, and other common hand tools.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

• Capable and experienced in working in a broad-based manufacturing environment.
• Technician will work with a team including Manufacturing Engineers, Technical Writers, Quality Assurance Representatives, and Production Planners.
• Technician will report to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Must work well alone and within a team environment.
• Must possess good problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and work with limited supervision.
• Must be a self-starter, must be self-motivated, and a team player.
• Must have the ability to focus and have a strong attention to detail.
• No heavy lifting required, equal standing and sitting with some reaching.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start.
• Proven proficiency in wire preparation, assembly, and testing of harnesses with attention to detail and exceptional workmanship quality.
• Hands-on experience with high-reliability soldering techniques (to J-STD-001 Class 3 with Space Addendum or similar standards).
• Demonstrated capability to read, interpret, and execute tasks from complex engineering drawings, wire lists, schematics, and written work instructions.
• Familiarity with cable shielding applications, including knowledge of constructing and terminating shielded cables with braid or drain wires.
• Ability to maintain high-quality standards in ESD-controlled environments following strict policies for FOD compliance.
• Familiarity with various types of connector assembly (e.g., D-Sub, circular connectors, RF connectors), including torquing and potting as required.
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and processing/managing shop floor documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality assurance, and other technicians.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing as a member of a team.

• Aerospace Industry manufacturing experience.
• Experience with TipQA, Costpoint, Windchill, MES, Creo.
• A strong understanding of wiring processes, crimping, splicing, wire routing, and assembly techniques as it applies to IPC standard harness assembly operations.
• Familiarization with ESD, FOD, 5S, and Tool Control required.
• Preference to candidates with NASA J-STD and/or IPC 620 certifications w/ Space Addendums.