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Description

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, SYNOPTICS is the world-wide leader in the growth, fabrication, and coating of crystalline materials used in laser systems. These “solid-state” laser crystals are used in products ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems.

The Charlotte facility has been operating for over 40 years in the laser industry and has developed the reputation of providing the highest quality products with timely deliveries. Within the facility, solid-state oxide and fluoride crystals are grown from a high-temperature melt.

SYNOPTICS has full optical fabrication capabilities for various plano and spherical geometries. SYNOPTICS serves the photonics and optics industry across the globe.

This position will sit onsite at our Charlotte, NC facility.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

• Design coatings and develop processes for high energy laser applications.

• Maintain and develop precision cleaning processes for laser crystals and optics.

• Monitor production yields and drive operational improvements.

• Train technicians on the execution of coating processes and the proper operation & maintenance of equipment.

• Maintain documents and records and provide regular reports.

• Provide technical support to the Sales group and provide technical advice to customers.

• Technical project management along with the ability to research, investigate and evaluate technical processes.

• Yield analysis and improvement based on sound engineering approaches.

• Support the manufacturing floor with on-the-floor presence, involvement and decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Material Science, Optics, or related Engineering field.

• 2 years experience in Optics or Optical Physics.

• Proficient with Thin Film design software such as OptiLayer, TFCalc, or Filmstar.

• Proficient with metrology associated with evaluating coating performance and quality.

• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree is desirable.

• 5 -10 years experience in Optical Thin Films preferred.

• Experience with vacuum technology, tooling design, applied chemistry, or related field is a plus.

• Experience in a job shop environment is a plus.

Salary Range: $75,700.00 - $113,500.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.