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. There is currently an opening for a Manufacturing Technician 3 or Manufacturing Technician 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will report to the Production Manager. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman's Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc. and will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA. Essential 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. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. Basic Qualifications: Manufacturing Technician 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years’ experience Thin Film Coating or related environment. Manufacturing Technician 4: High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years’ experience Thin Film Coating or related environment. Candidate must be flexible with work shift, 3rd shift is preferred. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methods. Attention to detail. Good math and written/verbal communication skills. Ability to navigate and operate within a Microsoft Office Environment (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Demonstrate Mechanical Ability. Preferred Qualifications: 8 years’ experience in Thin Film Coating. Ideal candidate will have completed college-level classes in 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 DoD Secret clearance.

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