**Requisition ID: R10176701**

+ **Category:** Manufacturing and Production

+ **Location:** Ridgecrest, California, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Secret

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Positions Available:** 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 Defense Systems in **Ridgecrest, CA** is currently seeking a **Assembler 1 or 2** to join our team supporting our **ARRGM ER** program. **This position is on-site only** . **Relocation is not available for this role.**

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working in a team environment, can perform tasks under a stereo zoom microscope, fine pitch soldering of circuit card assemblies, intricate wire harnesses and small RF components.

The qualified candidate needs to be able to work from diagrams, drawings, and work instructions to meet customer requirements. Makes continuity checks on work in process and completed work. May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble.

The chosen candidate will need to successfully complete in-house workmanship criteria training classes for continued employment.

**Basic Qualifications** **Assembler 1**

+ High School diploma or GED with 0 - 2 years of assembly or electronic experience

+ Ability to learn new tasks.

+ Ability to move objects weighing up to 10 pounds from one location to another and wear basic PPE.

+ U.S. citizenship

**Basic Qualifications** **Assembler 2**

+ High School diploma or GED with 2+ years of assembly or electronic experience or an associate degree in an electronic or technical discipline.

+ Ability to perform tasks from written directions and drawings.

+ Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and quality.

+ Ability to flex between job responsibilities based on business demand.

+ Ability to perform manufacturing / assembly tasks, at a high level, in a metric-based work environment.

+ U.S. citizenship.

+ Ability to move objects weighing up to 10 pounds from one location to another and wear basic PPE.

+ Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

·Active DOD clearance

**Salary Range:** $34,500 - $57,500

**Salary Range 2:** $41,000 - $68,300

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.