Northrop Grumman
Aerospace
LaserTechnician4
“Laser Technician 4 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Laser systems, Optical components, Assembly, Troubleshooting. Assist engineers and technicians in development. Perform precision inspection, cleaning, bonding, troubleshooting”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Relocation assistance may be available, Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time, Contingent upon program award and customer funding, U.S. Citizenship required for certain positions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma and 6 years of additional education or related technician experience, Experience performing precision inspection, cleaning, bonding, and troubleshooting of laser optical components, Experience assembling, aligning, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing, and maintaining laser components, sub-assemblies, systems and associated support equipment, including delicate freespace optics and optical assemblies, components for laser thermal management, and fiber optic components, Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and schematics, Experience working with common optical inspection and assembly tools such as microscopes, precision adhesive dispensers, UV light curing systems for optical adhesives, alignment lasers and other optical alignment tools
Nice to Have
An Associate's Degree in a technical discipline or other 2 year technical training, Experience supporting the environmental testing of optical hardware including the use of thermal vacuum chambers, environmental test data acquisition hardware, and electronic test equipment, Experience using tools including theodolites, interferometers, laser power meters, soldering irons, and fiber splicers, Familiarity with optical substrate materials and their properties, Experience working in a cleanroom environment, Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance
What You'll Do.
Assist engineers and technicians in development
Perform precision inspection
maintain laser components
Work from verbal or written instructions
Establish test setups
Follow laser safety and cleanliness procedures
Perform tasks using tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with optical engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers; Thrive in collaborative/team settings across all levels
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