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2Nd Shift Computer Programmer Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Prolim Global

Engineer Test 2

Goleta, CA · On-site

Support both 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 4:45 PM) and 2nd Shift (2:30 PM - Midnight) as required. * Travel ... Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering ...

PROLIM Global Corporation

Engineer Test 2

Goleta, CA · On-site

Support both 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 4:45 PM) and 2nd Shift (2:30 PM - Midnight) as required. * Travel ... Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering ...

Raytheon

FPO Test Operator- 2nd Shift (S3)

Goleta, CA · On-site

$27 - $32/hr

We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to ... **2nd Shift: 2PM - 10:30PM in Goleta, California. This is an onsite position. What You Will Do

Teledyne

Manufacturing Technician - Hiring Now

Goleta, CA · On-site

$50K - $67K/yr

... engineers to ensure high-quality production and continuous improvement. This is a second shift ... Able to work in a cleanroom environment, ISO Class 6 * Computer skills required * Must be able to ...

Teledyne

Equipment Technician - Manufacturing

Goleta, CA · On-site

$50K - $67K/yr

... engineers to ensure high-quality production and continuous improvement. This is a second shift ... Able to work in a cleanroom environment, ISO Class 6 * Computer skills required * Must be able to ...

Raytheon

FPA Production Worker S4- 2nd Shift

Goleta, CA · On-site

$32 - $36/hr

We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to ... expertise. **2nd Shift: 2pm-10:30pm and negotiable in Goleta, California. This is an onsite ...

Raytheon

Wafer Production Worker S3- 2nd Shift

Goleta, CA · On-site

$27 - $32/hr

We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to ... This is a 100% onsite position. **2nd Shift - 2PM -10:30PM (PST) in Goleta, California. This ...

Advent Global Solutions INC

TEST ENGINEER

Goleta, CA · On-site

$65 - $85/hr

Engineer Test 2 Location: Goleta California 93117 Duration: 12 Months JD: We are seeking a Test ... Must be able to support working multiple shifts; ie: 1st shift 7am to 4:45pm and 2nd shift 2:30pm ...

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Advent Global Solutions INC

TEST ENGINEER

Goleta, CA · On-site

Engineer Test 2 Location: Goleta California 93117 Duration: 12 Months JD: We are seeking a Test ... Must be able to support working multiple shifts; ie: 1st shift 7am to 4:45pm and 2nd shift 2:30pm ...

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Teledyne

Assembler - Manufacturing

Goleta, CA · On-site

$34K - $45K/yr

This position will be a 2nd Shift position with hours from 03:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This position will ... Verify kits are complete and correct * Assist Manufacturing Engineering in the creation ...

Sun Technologies

Test Engineer 2

Goleta, CA · On-site

$50 - $90/hr

Must be able to support working multiple shifts; ie: 1st shift 7am to 4:45pm and 2nd shift 2:30pm to Midnight * We are seeking a Test Engineer - Level 2 to join our team in Goleta, CA * As a Test ...

CoorsTek

AI Deployment Engineer

Ventura, CA · On-site +1

As relationships and working practices become established, travel may decrease during the second ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information ...

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Cabling & Harnessing Technician - Level 2 or 3 - 2ND SHIFT

Goleta, CA • On-site

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Northrop Grumman Corporationexternal

$66K - $111K/yr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Review, interpret, maintain, and complete paperwork and electronic data related to hardware assemblies to ensure data and material traceability.

  • Work with electrical harness assemblies by interpreting schematics, building compliant electrical assemblies, and conducting electrical tests such as continuity and insulation resistance.

  • Route wiring harnesses on flight hardware and follow procedures, drawings, or sketches, collaborating with engineers to develop or verify new processes.

Northrop Grumman rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 372 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: NoDescription
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.
An organization within Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector, Mission Enabling Products is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.
Our facility in Goleta, CA is seeking a Cable & Harness Technician - Level 2 or 3 specializing in harnessing and related electrical assembly and test, with aerospace industry experience working on small, medium and/or large government and commercial programs. This position will be on 2nd Shift (Hours:12:00 pm - 9:30 pm) There is a 5% shift differential when working the 2nd shift.
Learn more about Mission Enabling Products at:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/space/spacecraft-products
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Will be reviewing, interpreting, maintaining, and completing paperwork and electronic data associated with hardware assemblies to maintain data and material traceability.
  • Will be working with electrical harness assemblies, including interpreting schematics and building compliant electrical assemblies as well as conducting electrical tests such as continuity and insulation resistance.
  • Will be routing wiring harnesses on flight hardware.
  • Will follow procedure and direction from management as well as work from drawings or sketches, and collaborate with engineers to develop or proof new processes.
  • Will work with soldering, wire stripping, contact crimping, contact insertion and removal, harness routing and strain relief.
  • Will work with structural bonding and application of coatings using various epoxy and silicone adhesive products.
  • Working level understanding of force, torque, and precision hand tools.
  • Work to follow and determine, optimum order of assembly for complex harnesses, mechanical structures, and devices.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
  • High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
  • Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English.
  • Ability read and follow directions on engineering drawings and Schematics
  • Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
  • Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
  • US Citizenship required

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
  • High school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of additional education and/or related experience
  • Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English.
  • Ability read and follow directions on engineering drawings and Schematics
  • Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
  • Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
  • US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:
  • J-STD-001 Soldering Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
  • NASA STD 8739.1 Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
  • NASA STD 8739.4 Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
  • Knowledge of ESD and Flight Hardware handing
  • Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
  • Familiarity with solar cell technology and CIC wiring
  • Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
  • Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence

Primary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00
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.

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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 - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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