Full-Time

Laser Technician 1

Posted on 1/16/2025

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$41.6k - $69.4kAnnually

+ Bonus

Entry

No H1B Sponsorship

St Charles, MO, USA

No relocation assistance available.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Instrumentation and Measurement Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Assembly
Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Desired 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.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and manufactures systems that integrate various technologies to meet the needs of government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Their products work by combining research and development with manufacturing processes to create comprehensive solutions that address complex defense challenges. Unlike many competitors, Northrop Grumman emphasizes long-term contracts and a diversified income base across different segments, which helps ensure stability and growth. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position through continuous innovation and by delivering effective solutions to its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's Manta-Ray drone development.
  • U.S. investment in space exploration offers opportunities for Northrop Grumman's space systems expertise.
  • Modernization of military aircraft secures contracts like the $3.5B E-6B Mercury successor.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging defense contractors threaten Northrop Grumman's market share in autonomous systems.
  • Agile procurement processes may disadvantage Northrop Grumman's reliance on long-term contracts.
  • Geopolitical tensions could disrupt Northrop Grumman's supply chain and international operations.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman specializes in autonomous systems, cyber, and space technologies.
  • The company has a strong track record with government contracts, including the U.S. Navy.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified segments ensure a stable revenue base across aerospace and defense.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus