RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: No

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 Mission Systems is seeking Space Module Specialist B to join our Linthicum, MD facility.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Perform assembly operations necessary for build-up of completed electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies.

WORKING PROCEDURE AND/OR RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNED:
PERFORM WORK OF EQUAL OR LOWER SKILL LEVEL AS REQUIRED.

1. Working from pictorial sketches, detailed military and Westinghouse specifications, detailed engineers instructions, and written and oral instructions perform the following operations on both production and experimental hardware:
2. Alignment and Mounting - assemble alignment plates, ceramic carriers, and components in designated order applying adhesives in proper amounts and locations, maintaining specified dimensions. Mix special adhesives material in stated amounts.
3. Wirebonding - interpret pictorial wiring sketches and other written information in preparation for the operation of wire bonders. Follow approved techniques in making routine minor equipment adjustments and preparing hardware for modifications.
4. Soldering - Perform soldering operations requiring precise connections such as surface mount and microwave assemblies.
5. Visually check assemblies after each operation to verify process and detect damage and submit for quality check.
6. Make indicated repairs such as adding, removing and replacing lids, chips, wire bonds, adhesives and the like.
7. Perform various mechanical assembly operations such as chassis assembly, lead forming, tooling assembly.
8. Capable of operating electronic data collection systems and personal computers. Collect, record, and calculate data. Perform corrective action based on standard adjustments.
9. Assist engineering personnel in developing new or revised designs, processes and operations techniques by performing requested operations and providing required information from trail runs. Participate in Design Reviews and suggest improvements for manufacturability. Participate in self-directed work teams. Communicate with internal customer assigned to project to clarify and
simplify assembly processes.
10. Perform lidding operations, arranging preforms, lids and packages in proper form, clamping in carriers.
11. Cut wafers into chips using mechanical scribing or sawing equipment.

This is an SEA Union Represented position

This is a 5th shift position

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• High school graduate or recognized equivalent. Two semesters (minimum of six
  credits) of technically oriented college instruction (e.g. Chemistry, Electronics,
  Mathematics, etc.)
  ** or 3 years of industrial electronics experience in lieu of college course work

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Two years of electronics assembly or test experience.

• Training and certification required per OMIS Q1 11.

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.