Full-Time

Quality Technician 1 or Quality Technician 2

Posted on 3/15/2025

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$42k - $83.3k/yr

+ Overtime + Shift Differential + Discretionary Bonus

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Santa Rosa, CA, USA

No relocation assistance available

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 0 years of hands-on quality assurance experience in the optical thin-film or similar industry for Quality Technician 1
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of hands-on quality assurance experience in the optical thin-film or similar industry for Quality Technician 2
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methods
  • Acute attention to detail
  • Good math/quantitative skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Well versed with computer programs including Excel and Word to collect data and document data/information as well as other equipment computer programs to collect and evaluate operating data
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance
  • Candidate must be able to work a flexible shift
Responsibilities
  • Adhere to and support the Quality Management System
  • Experience handling/cleaning substrates, performing inspection and measurements of optics and other thin film products
  • Perform testing processes, measurements, and analysis of receiving materials, packaging materials, in-process materials/products, and finished products from suppliers and manufacturing to ensure that quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements are met and tolerance specifications for the chemical, spectral, or physical property are in conformance
  • Learn and utilize a variety of metrology equipment necessary for testing and inspection of materials and products
  • Support the maintenance, calibration, and certification of metrology equipment and instruments and ensure compliance
  • Prepares and monitors quality statistics and reports
  • Reviews production records for conformance to procedures and follows proper documentation processes
  • Conducts non-conformance tests of materials and manufactured product
  • Ability to analyze data and create methods to analyze data
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with thin film optical materials and thin film characterization techniques
  • Familiarity with AS9100
  • Active DoD Security clearance

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and integrates complex systems that support government and commercial clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Its products work by combining cutting-edge technology with extensive research and development to create comprehensive solutions tailored to specific defense needs. Unlike many competitors, Northrop Grumman emphasizes long-term contracts, which offer a stable revenue stream and allow for ongoing innovation. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously advancing its technological capabilities and meeting the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in AI technologies.
  • Cybersecurity's rising importance aligns with Northrop Grumman's expertise in advanced cyber defense.
  • Partnerships with commercial space companies open new innovation and market expansion avenues.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Boeing in next-generation stealth fighter jets.
  • Over-reliance on government contracts exposes Northrop Grumman to budget cuts or policy changes.
  • Integration challenges with Titomic's evolving additive manufacturing technology.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems and advanced cyber defense technologies.
  • The company is a leader in integrating AI into C4ISR systems.
  • Northrop Grumman's digital engineering capabilities enhance aerospace manufacturing efficiency.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

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