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U103 ASSEMBLER/TESTER C

Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Primary Function:

Prepare and assemble various launch system components and subassemblies to make canisters, chambers, closures, gas generators, tubes, rings, etc. where methods, sequences, and tooling are normally established.                                                          

Tools and Equipment:

Power saw, abrasive blaster, steam cleaner, spray guns, air regulators, routers and cutters, hand tools, respirator, protective clothing, electric forklift, floor operated cranes, drill press taps, slings, drill bits, reamers, micrometers, templates, molds, safety glasses, fixtures and tooling, pneumatic and electric power tools, metal stamps, calipers, metric measuring tools, etc.

Material:

Ferrous and nonferrous materials, canisters, shells, segments, flanges, paints, explosives, foam, nomex, fiberglass, resin, adhesives, gases, solvents, steam, tape, paper, rags, abrasives, etc.

Direction of Others:

None

Work Procedure and/or Responsibility Assigned:

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.

1.   Receive work assignments from supervisor/lead.

2.   Read and understand safety regulations and procedures and MI packages including drawings (in metrics), change notices, operation sheets, specifications, and work authorizations. Check the inventory of parts against MI package.

3.   Disassemble, clean, and assemble components and subassemblies, such as chambers, segments, closures, rings, housings, shells, flanges, pads, etc., to manufacture products where fixtures are used for alignment or they are self‑aligning and where tooling, methods and sequences are normally established.

4.   Layout and mark reference lines on pads, segments, shells, flanges, and tubes, etc., as specified, where templates and/or detail drawings are provided. Operate drills to drill and tap holes and cut material to size and length according to established procedures.

5.   Cut, route, assemble, fit, mask, abrade, clean, and install components, segments, tubing, flanges, and pads. Measure, mix and apply adhesives/resins. Check relative humidity according to established procedures. Check calibration of adhesives mixing/dispensing machine and prepare test samples as specified.

6.   Assemble components and operate testing equipment to conduct various pressure, weight, and tensile tests according to specifications.

7.   Check work for conformance to specifications, repair defects and clean, mask and apply finishes to components according to established procedures.

8.    Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

9.    Make proper time charge entries and record and maintain data as required. Maintain all required LX certifications.

     10.   Maintain in effect certifications per job requirements

Perform Work of equal or lower skills level as required.

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This is a union position.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED, or certificate or degree from a relevant technical college, trade school, or program and/or minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment focusing on assembly, disassembly, maintenance, repair, and rework.
  • Prior work experience operating manufacturing equipment to include hydraulic, mechanical, or rotational elements. 
  • Prior work experience with interpreting blueprints, sketches, manufacturing instructions and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience using measuring instruments such as indicators, calipers, micrometers, bore micrometers, torque wrenches and thread gauges.
  • US citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prior work experience in Automotive, Naval or Aviation maintenance or manufacturing.
  • Prior work experience to operate cranes and forklifts.
  • Prior work experience with SAP or other MRP.
  • Prior work experience with Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word)

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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