Quality Technician 1 or Quality Technician 2

Requisition ID : R10186522

Category : Mission and Quality Assurance

Location : Santa Rosa, California, United States of America

Clearance Type : Secret

Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : No

Positions Available : 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. 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.

There is currently an opening for a Quality Technician 1 or Quality Technician 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. 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 :

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.

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.

Prepare and monitor quality statistics and reports.

Review production records for conformance to procedures and follow proper documentation processes.

Conduct non-conformance tests of materials and manufactured products.

Ability to analyze data and create methods to analyze data.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications :

Quality Technician 1 : High School Diploma or equivalent and 0 years of hands-on quality assurance experience in the optical thin-film or similar industry.

Quality Technician 2 : High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of hands-on quality assurance experience in the optical thin-film or similar industry.

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.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance.

Candidate must be able to work a flexible shift.

Preferred Qualifications :

Familiarity with thin film optical materials and thin film characterization techniques.

Familiarity with AS9100.

Active DoD Security clearance.

Salary Range : $42,000 - $70,000

Salary Range 2 : $50,000 - $83,300

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO / AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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