Cable and Harness Technician 1

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Cable and Harness Technician Level 1 to join our Manufacturing and Production team of qualified, diverse individuals in Bethpage, NY.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Reads, interprets and writes Work Instructions, schematics, wire lists, and drawings.

• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform assembly, checkout, routine testing, of Electro-mechanical prototype, development & production harness & cable products.

• Under close supervision, performs routine technical functions related to the support of development engineering drawings such as assembly of electronics and Electro-mechanical systems, fabrication, modification, checkout and test.

• Ensures quality of the hardware is maintained and company procedures are followed. Ensures work is done with completeness, accuracy, adherence to operation sheets, ISO procedures, schedules, and assign tasks. Provides regular communication to shop leads and Work Center management on status and technical issues.

• Works in versatile environment, performing parallel tasks and duties

• Provides regular communication to shop leads and Work Center management on status and technical issues.

Basic Qualifications: 

• One year of experience in Manufacturing Cable and Harness building

• High School diploma or GED and hobby/technical related experience in mechanical, composites, body work, electrical, or other dexterous activities.

• Basic Electronic skills (AC/DC/resistance measurements)

• Good Mechanical skills (Experience with hand tools, DMM)

• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds

• Willing to work overtime on occasions as required

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Excellent soldering skills: IPC J-STD-001: Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies certified

• Experience with Manufacturing Cable and Harness and ISO processes

• Able to read drawings and schematics

• Works well in a team environment 

• Experience with Assembly harnesses

• Ability to read wire list