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Description

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 Assembler – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in East Hartford, CT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

   

AOA Xinetics (AOX), a wholly-owned Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Business Unit, is a leading supplier of complex electro-optic and photonic systems and subsystems that control and manipulate light waves for a variety of applications.
 
Learn more about AOX at: https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/aoa-xinetics

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Assembler will perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
 
This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working in a team environment, can perform tasks under a microscope on very small assemblies; has a high level of attention to detail and quality. The chosen candidate must be able to multi-task and flex between multiple assignments.  

In this job, you will:

• Works from diagrams, drawings, procedures and parts lists making early-stage subassemblies using hand and/or power tools.

• Perform continuity checks on work in process and completed assemblies.

• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test production or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications provided by a Cognizant Engineer.

• This position may perform actions in Manufacturing areas including Mechanical Assembly, Circuit Card Assembly, Microelectronics Production, and Electronic Component Assembly depending on the business need or workload capacity.

  

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.   

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance

• Ability to perform tasks under microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision.

• Ability to perform tasks from written directions and drawings.

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel; basic proficiency with PowerPoint

• Ability to wear basic PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), such as gloves, safety glasses, etc. as noted in process requirements

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.   

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance

• Ability to perform tasks under microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision.

• Ability to perform tasks from written directions and drawings.

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel; basic proficiency with PowerPoint

• Ability to wear basic PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), such as gloves, safety glasses, etc. as noted in process requirements

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• 2 year Technical Degree

• Soldering experience at a Class 3 level

• Previous or current certifications in IPC-620 and/or J-STD 001.

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $43,400.00 - $72,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.