Manufacturing Technician 1 or Manufacturing Technician 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: No\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nThere is currently an opening for a Manufacturing Technician 1 or Manufacturing Technician 2 join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will report to the Production Manager. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman\u0027s Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc. and will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA\n\nEssential 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 optics. 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. Prepare calibration run-sheets, coats calibration runs, analyzes results, and helps revise tooling factors for calibration runs. Includes understanding of the optical monitor and crystal monitor system.\n\nThis requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * Manufacturing Technician 1: High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years\u2019 experience\n\n * Manufacturing Technician 2: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years\u2019 experience in Thin Film Coating or related environment\n\n * Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methods\n\n * Attention to detail\n\n * Shift flexibility a must\n\n * Good math and written/verbal communication skills\n\n * Ability to navigate and operate within a Microsoft Office Environment (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)\n\n * Demonstrate Mechanical Ability\n\n * Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * 2 years\u2019 experience in Thin Film Coating\n\n * Ideal candidate will have completed college-level classes in math and science\n\n * Proficient with computer programs to collect and evaluate operating data (i.e. Spectral Eval, TF Calc, LabView and Microsoft Office Suite)\n\n * Active DoD Secret clearance\n\n\n\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $43,400.00 - $72,300.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n