Internal Technical Trainer – Level 3At 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's Space Sector is seeking a Internal Technical Trainer – Level 3 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.As a Trainer / Inspector, your primary responsibility will be to train Assemblers, Technicians, Quality Inspectors, and pertinent Engineers ("Operators") in the J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8731.1, NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and IPC 7711/7721 policies and procedures.
As time allows, you will also perform improvement initiatives.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.In this job, you will:Maintain training matrix for Operations and J-STD-001 certification requirementsProvide advanced soldering, application techniques and spot training for Operators as work defects occur. Enhance understanding and appropriate use of criteria outlined in the IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC 7711/7721 and J-STD-001 StandardsResponsibilities include: Creation and dissemination of additional training documentation for specialized training (i.e., specific processes, lifted pads, rework/repair, etc.) Ensure Operators maintain scheduled training to meet certification requirements Order and maintain supplies needed to conduct training, i.e., IPC certificates, IPC soldering kits, components/boards, videos/visual aids, etc. Review, observe, and qualify the workmanship (demonstrated by completed training boards and materials) to the J-STD-001 acceptance criteriaImplement improvement opportunities (e.g., Zero Defect Plans, Corrective Actions)Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.No clearance required to startExperience within electronics manufacturing/inspection of PCBs, electronic assemblies, cable/wire harness assemblies, and related technologies.Experienced in the application of polymerics.Current Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)Maintain NASA Certified Level B Certification for the following courses: IPC-J-STD001 w/ the space addendum, NASA-STD-8731.1 Polymerics, IPC 7711/7721 Rework and Repair, IPC-A-610 – Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies (Printed Wiring Boards), IPC-A-620 – Practices and requirements for the manufacture of cable, wire, and harness assemblies.Preferred Qualifications:Experienced in flight harness and circuit card manufacturing and rework / repairExperienced LX administratorAdvanced presentation and classroom management skillsExperienced in PCB soldering and rework /repairExperience in driving continual improvement and problem resolution and performing audits of manufacturing processes to confirm compliance, identify risk and opportunities