Northrop Grumman

Aerospace

LaserTechnician4

$79–132k Redondo Beach, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

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

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time ## **Description** 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. 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector, located in Redondo Beach, California, is seeking a Laser Technician 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of a team that produces advanced hardware. _****Pl

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