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

1. Do you have at least 1 year of electrical assembly and wire harness experience?
2. Have you worked with crimping, ESD procedures, and reading wiring diagrams or schematics?
3. 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