Material Process Engineer
Requisition ID: R10120334
Category: Engineering
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
An organization within Northrop Grumman Space Systems’ Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, 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 40 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/.
Job Duties:
This R&D engineering position will primarily develop crystal growth processes for materials new to SYNOPTICS. The engineer will be required to work with manufacturing personnel to develop, improve, document, and transition new processes to manufacturing. The position will also require developing a thorough understanding of the current crystal growth techniques at SYNOPTICS. Some sustaining engineering duties will be assigned in which the engineer will be responsible for an established growth process including data collection, process control, designed experiments, process documentation, and operator training. Written documentation will be required for new processes and process improvements.
The Material Process Engineer will be expected to participate in process improvement projects as a team member or lead and technical training for manufacturing employees (training may require some shift flexibility on a limited basis). The engineer will also be expected to participate in developing new business opportunities which may include responding to government solicitations and attending/presenting at technical conferences.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related STEM field with 2 years of associated Engineering experience is required.
- 0 years of relevant experience with Masters' degree within a related STEM discipline.
- Crystal growth or materials processing and synthesis experience with specific knowledge of solidification principles, intrinsic growth defect formation, understanding phase diagrams, and solid-liquid chemistry of oxide systems.
- Strong grasp of engineering principles.
- Must be a self-starter and have excellent analytical skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be a self-starter and have excellent analytical skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS or PhD is preferred.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.
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Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.