United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States
$57-94k
Full Time
15 minutes ago
Job description
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.The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Be a part of our mission!
An organization within Northrop Grumman’s 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/.
This position is onsite in Charlotte, NC. Hybrid/remote options are not available.
Job Description:
Set up, operate, and maintain coating chambers according to existing procedures
Follow all safety procedures
Perform regular preventative maintenance on critical equipment
Perform data entry and accurately track process parameters/process yields
Participate in program or functional team projects developing process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance program quality, cost, and scheduling
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 4 years’ experience working in manufacturing
Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Regular, punctual attendance
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn
Ability to lift 10 pounds overhead and pull 25 pounds of force one to three times per shift
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior thin film coating experience and knowledge of spectrophotometry is preferred
Associate degree in technical discipline is preferred.
Hazardous Materials:
Methanol, Acetone, Thorium Fluoride