Cable and Harness Technician 2

Northrop Grumman

. Review and interpret schematics, wire diagrams, drawings, work instructions, and assembly documentation .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,500 - $89,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing cable and wire harness assemblies, including soldering, crimping, and conducting electrical tests. Proficient in interpreting schematics and performing inspections while adhering to IPC standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cable And Wire Harness AssemblySoldering And CrimpingElectrical TestingIPC/WHMA-A-620 CertificationMultimeter Usage

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Hard Skills

Cable Harness BraidingConnector AssemblyContinuity TestingMechanical Fit-UpHarness RoutingStrain ReliefReading SchematicsIn-Process InspectionsTroubleshootingAdhesive Products

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Precision Hand ToolsTorque ToolsMeasuring EquipmentMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

IPC-J-STD-001 CertificationIPC-A-610 Standards Compliance

Industry Keywords

ESD ControlFOD ControlUS Government Secret ClearanceHigh School DiplomaUS Citizenship

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and interpret schematics, wire diagrams, drawings, work instructions, and assembly documentation
Manufacture cable and wire harness assemblies, including point-to-point and complex assemblies
Perform soldering, wire stripping, contact crimping, contact insertion and removal, harness routing, and strain relief
Conduct electrical tests such as continuity and insulation resistance
Perform in-process inspections
Rework and troubleshoot cable/wire harness assemblies
Work with structural bonding, adhesive products, and conformal coating applications
Use precision hand tools, torque tools, and measuring equipment
Perform mechanical fit-up, alignment, and hardware installation
Determine optimum assembly order for complex wire harnesses, mechanical structures, and devices
Communicate and collaborate effectively in a team environment
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
Experience with building or working with cable and/or wire harness assemblies
Experience soldering, crimping, cable harness braiding, and connector assembly
Experience reading/interpreting and following directions of schematic drawings, wire diagrams, and work instructions
Experience conducting continuity tests to detect shorts
Experience using a multimeter
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
US Citizenship required
IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or similar experience or certification (preferred)
IPC-J-STD-001 Certification or similar experience or certification (preferred)
Ability to support minor component modifications, repair, and rework of Circuit Card Assemblies to IPC-A-610 standards or similar experience or certifications (preferred)
Experience working with mechanical assemblies with tight tolerances (preferred)
Experience with ESD and FOD control (preferred)
Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (preferred)
Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime based on manufacturing demand

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company paid holidays
Overtime eligibility
Shift differential eligibility
Discretionary bonus eligibility