Laser Technician 1
Requisition ID: R10175473
- Category: Technical Support
- Location: Saint Charles, Missouri, United States of America
- 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’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Cutting Edge Optronics is a leading provider of high-power laser diode arrays, high power pump modules and diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer capable of supplying unmounted diode bars, packaged laser diodes, DPSS modules, laser diode drivers and complete DPSS laser systems. Our diode laser-based products have become industry standards and are used in a wide variety of commercial and military applications.
Learn more about Cutting Edge Optronics at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/cutting-edge-optronics/
Job Duties:
Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical
electro-mechanical 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.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent fine motor skills.
Comfortable wearing full cleanroom attire.
Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to follow written operational procedures.
Willingness and capability to learn new tasks.
Ability to follow appropriate laser safety and laser cleanliness procedures/practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
2-year technical associate's degree
Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of solid state lasers and lab equipment used to test them.
Six months to one year of relevant experience and/or training.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
What's great about
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.