Laser Technician 1

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. 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. 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 with 1 year of experience. 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.