Manufacturing Technician 1/2

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manufacturing Technician 1 or 2 to join our team. This position is located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs functions associated with all thin film coating operations, including 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.
• Follows critical work instructions for assigned platform and related analytical equipment.
• Conducts testing and process development and documentation.
• Handles and manages fragile composite materials.
• Prepares calibration run-sheets, coats calibration runs, analyzes results, and revises tooling factors for calibration runs.
• Adheres to all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety guidelines and regulations.
• Works and communicates over ambient noise.
• Works in a variety of work spaces/positions, which may include small, enclosed, awkward, and elevated spaces. Positions may include bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, ascending/descending ladders, and/or working overhead.
• Works flexible, changing shifts, including weekends.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Manufacturing Technician 1:
• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 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 required).
• 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.
• Manufacturing Technician 2:
• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in 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 required).
• 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

• 2 years’ experience in Thin Film Coating manufacturing environment.
• 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.