CABLE AND HARNESS TECHNICIAN 1

Cable and Harness Technician 1 - Job Description

Job Title: Cable and Harness Technician 1

Job ID: (Northrop Grumman)

Location: Gilbert, Arizona (Onsite)

Address: 1721 W. Elliot Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Positions: 12 Openings

Job Type: Contract

Duration: October 31, 2026 - October 29, 2027

Schedule: Full-Time | 9/80 Work Schedule

Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 12:30 AM

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Cable and Harness Technician 1 professionals to join the Harness Manufacturing team at its Gilbert Manufacturing Center. This hands-on manufacturing role supports the production of high-reliability aerospace cable and wire harness assemblies used in advanced space systems. Candidates will interpret engineering documentation, assemble electrical harnesses, maintain workmanship standards, and support production in a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture aerospace cable and wire harness assemblies.

• Read and interpret work instructions, schematics, wire lists, and engineering drawings.

• Perform electrical wiring, crimping, cable routing, and harness assembly.

• Maintain compliance with IPC and NASA workmanship standards.

• Follow ISO procedures, operation sheets, and production schedules.

• Communicate production status and technical issues with shop leads and management.

• Ensure hardware quality, accuracy, and completion of assigned work.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in electrical assembly and wiring.

• At least 2 years of education and/or relevant experience in manufacturing, electronics, production, assembly, or logistics.

• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.

• Experience with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures.

• Hands-on crimping experience.

• Ability to obtain IPC WHMA-A-620 and NASA J-STD certification.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Trade School graduate.

• Current IPC WHMA-A-620 or NASA J-STD certification.

• Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), workflow documentation, and electronic sign-off processes.

Primary Skills

• Cable & Wire Harness Assembly

• IPC WHMA-A-620 / NASA J-STD Workmanship

• Blueprint, Schematic & Wiring Diagram Reading

Top 3 Screening Questions

• Do you have at least 1 year of electrical assembly and wire harness experience?

• Have you worked with crimping, ESD procedures, and reading wiring diagrams or schematics?

• Are you able to work onsite in Gilbert, AZ on either 1st or 2nd shift and obtain IPC WHMA-A-620/NASA J-STD certification?

Minimum to Maximum Experience

2-6 years