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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Assembler 1

United States-California-San Diego Posted today

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H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.

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About the 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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We are looking for you to join our team as a  Assembler 1  based out of San Diego, CA. This job opening is for the Rancho Carmel site but could be also asked to support at the Spectrum site in Kearny Mesa. 2nd shift hours are 1530 - 0100 and you will be working a 9x80 schedule. What you'll get to do: Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables. Works from diagrams and drawings, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws. Makes continuity checks on work in process and completed. May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications. May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions. Ideal candidate must be willing to work 2nd shift  and posses the following key attributes: • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. • Strong skills in comprehending and analyzing complex problems to develop solutions. • Capability to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours. • Flexibility to change physical locations based upon need. Basic Qualifications Assembler 1: • High School diploma and 1 or more years experience in electronics manufacturing. • J-Standard solder certification, or similar experience or certifications • Experience in soldering filters and/or pick and place automated machines. • Experience in assembling, rework, and modifying prototype cables, components, testers, fixtures, and chassis. • Experience in assembling complex RF circuit cards following engineering-level documentation • Experience developing rework assembly techniques for dense SMT circuit boards. • Experience in performing assembly and rework operations on all types of SMT packages including values and sizes of materials starting as low as .0102. • Experience in constructing wiring harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies from engineering sketches. • US citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications Assembler 1 : • Active secret security clearance. • SAP access/experience is preferred. • Advanced education and/or experience assembling and troubleshooting RF and/or CNI systems. • Experience with shop fl

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