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CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Optical Technician – Level 1 to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

  

An organization within Northrop Grumman, SYNOPTICS is the world-wide leader in the growth, fabrication, and coating of crystalline materials used in laser systems. These “solid-state” laser crystals are used in products ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems. 

The Charlotte facility has been operating for over 60 years in the laser industry and has developed the reputation of providing the highest quality products with timely deliveries. Within the facility, solid-state oxide and fluoride crystals are grown from a high-temperature melt. SYNOPTICS has full optical fabrication capabilities for various plano and spherical geometries. SYNOPTICS serves the photonics and optics industry across the globe.

Learn more about SYNOPTICS at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/.

This position will work 2nd shift. (2:15 PM-10:45 PM)

In this job, you will:

Crystal fabrication to include blocking, grinding, beveling, polishing, measuring, and inspecting various materials and configurations per specification and production schedule.  Tasks include: Choosing and preparing proper fixtures, and blocking parts for grinding and polishing, Operating CNC grinding machines as well as manual grinding, Preparing polishing slurries and maintaining laps, Measuring optical and geometrical properties, Visually inspecting surface quality under a microscope

Follow technical work instructions, understand engineering blueprints, and verify conformance to specification within given tolerances

Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area

Utilize the electronic Shop Floor Control system for data entry and scanning parts through applicable routing steps

Perform work in a manner complying with our ISO 9001 quality and EHS management systems.

  

Basic Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.   

No clearance required to start

Basic computer skills using Microsoft Excel and Word

Effective communication skills with peers, engineering and management are essential

Ability to communicate in English, verbally and written, in a technical environment

Manual dexterity, strong work ethic, ability to multitask, positive attitude and willingness to learn

Good visual acuity, strong basic math skills, and attention to detail

Ability to use measurement equipment, work in metric or English units, read detailed instructions, interpret engineering prints, maintain written records, and keep an organized work environment using 5S principles

 Preferred Qualifications:  

Associate degree or two-year technical degree

Experience in a technical manufacturing environment including measuring production parts, interpreting process output, and troubleshooting

Experience in optical fabrication is strongly preferred, including experience with microscopes and mechanical or optical metrology equipment

Experience operating grinding, cutting, or polishing machinery (manual or CNC)

Hazardous Materials:  Methanol, Xylene, Opaline, Acetone, Epoxy

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $41,300.00 - $68,900.00

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.