Precision Electromechanical Assembler 3
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Utah-Salt Lake City
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Precision Electromechanical Assembler 3 (1st Shift) based out of Salt Lake City, UT. The selected will work a 9/80 schedule. What You’ll get to Do: Performs a variety of operations of handling and assembling precision electromechanical products such as highly sensitive navigation instruments i.e., gyros, accelerometers and a great deal of mechanical assemblies such as larger sliprings, gimbal assemblies and external covers, including building cables, connectors, and installing other electronic components. This position requires immense attention to detail and accuracy, advanced soldering skills, advanced skills working with wiring following instructions to ensure precision measurements, cutting, and preparing the wire(s) for final connection. Assembly at the highest build level, the Top Assembly level i.e., the Navigation Unit or Measuring System installing wiring harnesses, Circuit Card Assemblies and Power Supplies while maintaining the manufacturing build documentation. Great communication skills are required to work closely, side by side with engineering team. This relationship and interaction with the engineers for assembling is to create a new or to make changes to existing Assembly and Build Instructions implementing improved method or process or change tolerance. The selected candidate should be: Highly Motivated, Self-starting, Responsible and Dependable person. Physical ability to sit at a workbench, work standing up for extended periods and physically able to use microscopes. Be familiar with and no known limitations to working with and around chemicals (using the correct PPE).
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience. Have great communications skills, proficient in the English language with ability to read, write and verbally communicate using English. Experience using and following Assembly Instructions, Engineering Instructions, Build Documents, Procedure and Processes. Experience working with SAP or Equivalent MRP (Material Resource Planning) System. Minimum 4 years of experience in Soldering (expert). Advance Experience with Mechanical Assembly, using of torquing devices and techniques, hand tools, manual and electronic measuring devices, rulers, calipers, etc. Advanced Experience with wire as in measuring, cutting, crimping, tinning and soldering. US Citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET Clearance after starting.
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of directly related Assembly experience. Currently holds or is holding Secret Clearance or has held a Secret Clearance in the past 6 months. Advanced Knowledge and >5 years’ Experience using Assembly Instructions, Build Documents, and following Procedures & Processes. Highly Motivated, Self-starting, Responsible and Dependable person. Advanced experience with Microsoft applications, i.e., Word, and Excel. Understands and has 4+ years of experience using SAP or