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Laser Technician 1

ApopkaOnsiteFull Time$40,700–$67,900 /yrPosted 15 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • laser systems
  • manufacturing process plans
  • minimal supervision
  • multitask
  • prioritize work
  • electronic
  • mechanical
  • electromechanical
  • optical
  • test setups

Nice to have

  • manufacturing experience
  • mechanical assembly
  • electrical assembly
  • optical assembly
  • electrical engineering tech coursework
  • analyzing electrical circuits

Role summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Laser Technician 1 in Apopka, FL. This role involves performing various duties related to laser systems, including assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic, mechanical, and optical components. The technician will establish test setups, conduct testing, report data, and perform electronic fault analysis. Adherence to laser safety and cleanliness procedures, along with producing quality work, is essential. The position requires the ability to follow manufacturing process plans, make improvement suggestions, work with minimal supervision, multitask, be a self-starter, and prioritize effectively. Basic qualifications include a HS Diploma or equivalent and US citizenship or residency. Preferred qualifications include manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or optical assembly experience, and coursework in electrical engineering technology or optics and photonics.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.

The selected candidate should have the ability to follow manufacturing process plans, make continuous improvement suggestions, work with minimal supervision, show attention to detail, be able to multitask, be a self-starter, and have the ability to prioritize work to be successful in this role.

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, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!


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