Laser Technician 1

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Laser Technician 1 in Apopka, FL. You will perform duties across electronic, mechanical, and optical areas of laser systems, set up tests, inspect components, and troubleshoot subsystems.

Preferred candidates have laser manufacturing experience or assembly exposure and coursework in optics/photonics. The role offers a path within a leading defense technology company with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• US citizen or Resident.
• Preferred: Laser Tech 1 Manufacturing Experience; Mechanical/Electrical/Optical Assembly Experience; Electrical Engineering Tech Coursework with a focus on analyzing electrical circuits; Optics & Photonics Program Coursework.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas as related to laser systems.
• Establishes test setups, conducts testing, and reports data in prescribed formats.
• Performs inspection, cleaning, bonding, and troubleshooting of laser optical components.
• Assembles, aligns, troubleshoots, adjusts, tests, and maintains laser components, sub-assemblies, systems, and associated support equipment.
• Performs electronic fault analysis and repair as related to laser sub-system, system, and drive electronics.
• Follows appropriate laser safety and laser cleanliness procedures/practices.

Skills

Laser tech manufacturing

Mechanical assembly

Electrical engineering coursework

Optics photonics coursework

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Laser Technician 1 based out of Apopka, FL.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas as related to laser systems.
• Establishes test setups, conducts testing, and reports data in prescribed formats.
• Performs inspection, cleaning, bonding, and troubleshooting of laser optical components.
• Assembles, aligns, troubleshoots, adjusts, tests, and maintains laser components, sub-assemblies, systems, and associated support equipment.
• Performs electronic fault analysis and repair as related to laser sub-system, system, and drive electronics.
• Follows appropriate laser safety and laser cleanliness procedures/practices.
• Ability to produce work that meets quality requirements.

Basic Qualifications for the Laser Tech 1

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• US citizen or Resident

Preferred Qualifications

• Laser Tech 1 Manufacturing Experience
• Mechanical, Electrical, or Optical Assembly Experience
• Electrical Engineering Tech Coursework with a focus on analyzing electrical circuits.
• Optics & Photonics Program Coursework

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

#MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $40,700.00 - $67,900.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.