Full-Time

Production Operator 2 or Production Operator 3

Posted on 10/25/2024

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$37.6k - $74.4kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Santa Rosa, CA, USA

No relocation assistance available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Northrop Grumman's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience working in thin-film manufacturing or related environment (for Production Operator 2)
  • 4+ years of experience working in thin-film manufacturing or related environment (for Production Operator 3)
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methods
  • Acute attention to detail
  • Good math skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Shift flexibility a must
Responsibilities
  • Performs functions associated with optical coating manufacturing operations
  • Chamber foil, hardware bead blasting, machine condition data collection, coating deposition, post processing of coated products including spectral, environmental, and electrical testing of end products
  • Familiarity with computer programs including Excel and Word to collect data
  • Creates/revises work instructions for existing processes
  • Ability to follow critical work instructions for the operator’s assigned platform (past and present) and related analytical equipment
  • Coats calibration runs, analyzes results, and works with Engineer to revise tooling factors for calibration runs
  • Includes understanding of the optical monitor and crystal monitor system
  • Assist engineers in designing and conducting experiments
Desired Qualifications
  • 3+ years hands-on experience in the thin film industry including substrate handling/cleaning, coating, analyzing, and inspection of optics
  • Technician assists in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process (coating group or shift factors, tooling factors, matching layer optimization)
  • Ability to troubleshoot machine hardware and provide sound diagnostic feedback to Maintenance and Engineering departments
  • Active DoD Secret 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 needs. Unlike many competitors, Northrop Grumman emphasizes long-term contracts, which offer a stable revenue stream and allow for ongoing collaboration with clients. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense sector through continuous innovation and by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for unmanned systems boosts Northrop Grumman's Manta-Ray drone development.
  • Partnership with Planisware enhances digital transformation and operational efficiency.
  • Involvement in James Webb Space Telescope highlights potential for new government contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from international defense contractors like BAE Systems and Thales Group.
  • Potential B-21 Raider program delays due to supply chain issues and technical challenges.
  • U.S. defense budget cuts could lead to fewer contracts and decreased revenue.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, cyber, and space technologies.
  • The company has a strong track record with government contracts and defense solutions.
  • Its diversified revenue streams include Aerospace Systems, Mission Systems, and Technology Services.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

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