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Cable and Harness Technician 2

Northrop Grumman

Dulles, VAJob$54–89K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$54–89K/yr
Location
Dulles, VA
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Cable and Harness Technician 2 for its Mission Systems team, based in Chantilly, Virginia. The technician builds, tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and reworks cable and wire harness assemblies, while also performing mechanical assembly tasks. The role requires related education or experience, hands-on harness and soldering experience, and U.S. citizenship; a Secret clearance must be obtained and maintained.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Schematic Interpretation, requiredWire Diagram Interpretation, requiredWork Instruction Interpretation, requiredCable Harness Assembly, requiredWire Harness Assembly, requiredSoldering, requiredCrimping, requiredHarness Braiding, requiredConnector Assembly, requiredContinuity Testing, requiredMultimeter, requiredIPC/WHMA-a-620, nice to haveIPC-J-STD-001, nice to haveCircuit Card Assembly Rework, nice to haveIPC-a-610 Standards, nice to haveMechanical Assembly, nice to haveTight-Tolerance Assembly, nice to haveESD Control, nice to haveFOD Control, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveSelf-Motivation, nice to haveTeam Collaboration, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, required2 Years Additional Education or Related Experience, requiredSecret Clearance Eligibility, requiredU.S. Citizenship, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 looking for you to join our team as a Cable and Harness Technician 2 based out of Chantilly, VA.

What You'll Get to do:

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

  • Manufacture cable and wire harnesses assemblies. Includes assembly of point-to-point and complex cable/wire harness 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.

  • In process inspections

  • Rework and troubleshoot cable/wire harness assemblies.

  • Work with structural bonding, adhesive products, and conformal coating applications.

  • Working knowledge of a wide range of precision hand tools, torque tools, and measuring equipment.

  • Perform mechanical fit-up, alignment, and hardware installation.

  • Determine optimum order of assembly for complex wire harnesses, mechanical structures, and devices.

  • Communicate and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

  • Ability to pay very close attention to details.

  • Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day.

  • Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, based on manufacturing demand.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

  • High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.

  • No clearance required to start

  • 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.

  • Conduct electrical tests such as continuity test to detect shorts

  • Experience using multimeter.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

  • US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications Level 2:

  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or similar experience or certification

  • IPC-J-STD-001 Certification or similar experience or certification

  • Ability to support minor component modifications, repair, and rework of Circuit Card Assemblies to IPC-A-610 standards or similar experience or certifications.

  • Experience working with mechanical assemblies with tight tolerances.

  • Experience with ESD (electrostatic discharge) and FOD (foreign object damage) control.

  • Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Motivated, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence

What We Can Offer You :

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $89,100.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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.

Job Category: Manufacturing and Production

How this job compares

Set against the 1,524 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$54–89K/yr
  • US median$54–81K/yr220 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $71K, is 6% above the US median midpoint ($68K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 19 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in Virginia and 1,524 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (835 postings).
Education
2 of the 1,524 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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