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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 ā 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.As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nationās military personnelĀ navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. ApproximatelyĀ 20%āÆof Northrop GrummanāsĀ 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more thanĀ 2,000 are reservists.Ā
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The Northrop GrummanĀ SkillBridge ProgramĀ is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. TheĀ program is an opportunity for service membersĀ preparing for civilian careersĀ to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days.Ā TheĀ Ā SkillBridgeĀ Program is open to all ranks and experience levels.Ā SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.āÆĀ
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Responsibilities forĀ SkillBridge Program participationĀ are:Ā Ā
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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman āĀ Ā SkillBridge ProgramĀ (SkillBridge)Ā utilizingĀ the DoDI guidance forĀ SkillBridge.āÆĀ Through this program, the service-memberĀ will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in anĀ entry to mid-level career path.Ā The serviceĀ memberĀ will be onĀ the jobĀ trainingĀ supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals,Ā Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.āÆĀ Ā
GoalsĀ āĀ Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service.Ā This program is specifically designed to offerĀ hands-onĀ experienceĀ thatĀ resultĀ in the potential toĀ convertĀ to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training.āÆĀ ParticipantsĀ will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.Ā Ā
ObjectivesĀ - Service Members who complete theĀ SkillBridgeĀ program will beĀ highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission āDefining Possibleā on Day 1. This program providesĀ comprehensiveĀ hands-onĀ experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.Ā
OutcomeĀ ā OfferĀ service-members preparing for civilian careersĀ a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.Ā
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SkillBridgeĀ Eligibility:āÆĀ
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Has served at least 180 days on active dutyĀ
Is withinĀ 12 monthsĀ of separation or retirementĀ
Will receive an honorable dischargeĀ
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPSĀ
Has attended orĀ participatedĀ in an ethics brief within the last 12 monthsĀ
Received Unit CommanderĀ (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command)Ā written authorization and approval toĀ participateĀ inĀ SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.Ā
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Before ApplyingĀ
IMPORTANTĀ ā PleaseĀ SkillBridge PrescreenĀ byĀ Joining the Military / Veteran Talent NetworkĀ
Job Description:
Performs installation, maintenance, and repairs on line manufacturing equipment. Locates and diagnoses failures, replaces defective components, and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions. Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs. Uses a variety of hand, power, and test tools and equipment. May redesign optical, vacuum, electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems for incorporation on existing manufacturing equipment. May estimate labor and equipment costs and prepare requisitions as required.
Basic Qualifications:Ā
- High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of industry-related experience
- Experience working with electronics and test equipment
- MS Office experience
- Willing to work a flexible work schedule that includes extended shifts, may include holidays, and weekends as required
- US Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance.
- Advanced education in electronics, electronic testing, electronic troubleshooting
- Developmental or operational test experience.
- 4 years or more of industry-related testing and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with ESD (electrostatic discharge) and FOD (foreign object damage) control.
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