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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 Electronic Technician – Level 4 or Level 5 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The selected candidate will perform advanced technical functions related to supporting the design, assembly, and maintenance of avionics hardware. In this role, you will work hands-on with electronic assemblies, circuit boards and components to ensure systems meet performance and quality standards. This position is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in delivering reliable, high-quality work.

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

In this job, you will:

Perform assembly of electronic assemblies including soldering, tinning, masking, and bonding.
Operate specialized electronics assembly equipment.
Execute procedures, record data, and ensure compliance with engineering specifications and military standards.
Maintain documentation, calibration records, and ensure compliance with safety and ESD protocols.
Support root cause analysis of test failures and assist with data collection and corrective action implementation.
Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and security standards.
Provide mentorship to junior technicians.

This position can be filled at either a Level 4 or Level 5.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
No clearance required to start
Advanced proficiency with Hand Soldering under a microscope, including 18-30awg wire, fine-pitch lead components.
Applicant must be able to pass in-house solder and cable crimp and harness classes.
Complete hand tool knowledge as well as familiarization with power tools used in circuit card manufacturing is required.
Applicant must be flexible in types of work assignments.
Applicant must be able to react to changing priorities as directed.

Basic Qualifications for Level 5:

High School diploma or equivalent and 8 years additional education and/or related experience.
No clearance required to start.
Master-level proficiency with Hand Soldering under a microscope, including 18-30awg wire, fine-pitch lead components.
Applicant must be able to pass in-house solder and cable crimp and harness classes.
Complete hand tool knowledge as well as familiarization with power tools used in circuit card manufacturing is required.
Applicant must be flexible in types of work assignments.
Applicant must be able to react to changing priorities as directed.
IPC J-STD-001 Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in military or aerospace manufacturing or depot environments.
Experience with Solumina, Costpoint, MS Office.
NASA/Military specification Solder training course completion.
+10 years experience soldering circuit cards for Aerospace applications.
Advanced tool usage such as Fineplacer (FPGA placement), solder fountain.

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,000.00 - $156,600.00

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.