Manufacturing Technician 3/4

Manufacturing Technician

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manufacturing Technician 3 or Manufacturing Technician 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman's Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc. and will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA.

The selected candidate will report to the Production Manager. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman's Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc. and will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA.

Essential Functions:

• Performs functions associated with all thin film coating operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, chamber foiling, coating, and analyzing and inspecting.
• Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct adjustments to instruments and equipment.
• Ability to follow critical work instructions for assigned platform (past and present) and related analytical equipment.
• Works with engineers in conducting testing and process development and documentation.
• Handling and managing fragile composite materials.
• Help prepare calibration run-sheets, coats calibration runs, learn to analyzes results, and learn to help revise tooling factors for calibration runs.
• Adhere to all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety guidelines and regulations
• Work and communicate over ambient noise
• Work in a variety of work spaces/positions. Work spaces may include but are not limited to small, enclosed spaces, awkward, and elevated spaces. Positions may include bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, ascending/descending ladders, and/or working overhead.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends

We offer flexible work arrangements, 5/40 work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This requisition may be filled at a Level 3 or 4 Manufacturing Technician based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications Manufacturing Technician 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years' related manufacturing experience
• Experience in Thin Film Coating, deposition chambers, or related environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DOD security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Candidate must be flexible with work shift, off shift is preferred
• Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 25 lbs.
• Experience with a variety of small hand tools, calibration tools, and measurement tools.

Basic Qualifications Manufacturing Technician 4:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years' experience Thin Film Coating or related environment
• Experience in Thin Film Coating, deposition chambers, or related environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DOD security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Candidate must be flexible with work shift, off shift is preferred
• Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 25 lbs.
• Experience with a variety of small hand tools, calibration tools, and measurement tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years' experience in Thin Film Coating manufacturing environment
• Ideal candidate will have completed college-level classes in STEM related courses math and science
• Proficient with computer programs to collect and evaluate operating data (i.e. Spectral Eval, TF Calc, LabView and Microsoft Office Suite)
• Active US Government Secret clearance
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methods
• Great Attention to detail
• Good math and written/verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated Mechanical Ability

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00 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.