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JOB POSTING

Posted: 11/20/2008

Laser Technician
Northrop Grumman

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL USA

Corporate Profile:
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a $31.5 billion global defense and technology company whose 122,000 employees provides innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities: Thank you for your interest in the Northrop Grumman Corporation – Electronic Systems Sector. Based in the Chicagoland area, the Defensive Systems and Land Forces Divisions are seeing strong growth as it designs, develops and manufactures products that protect manpower, aircraft, ships, satellites and ground vehicles from attack. We provide these things with 24/7 targeting and navigation capabilities and ensure that our high-value, complex, electronic and electro-optical systems are mission ready and perform well in complex environments for our security and safety. We are the preeminent location for research, development, and testing of highly sophisticated, applied technologies useful in many applications.

FIRST OR SECOND SHIFT, MULTIPLE POSITIONS: The candidate will be responsible for building and optically aligning a high energy class IV laser. This will require the use of precision electrical, mechanical, and optical measurement equipment. Position calls for meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work from drawings, formal assembly procedures, and process control documents. A highly motivated individual able to work well in a team environment is essential. Preferred requirements: AS degree in electronics, lasers or electro-optics technical school or non-degreed with a minimum 4 years working experience in an electronic/optical manufacturing environment or military electronic or laser/EO certificate training with a minimum 2 years experience. Candidate must be willing and capable to work first or second shift. Minimum requirements: High school plus 4 years relative experience or AS plus 0 years relative experience. U.S. citizenship is required.

Located in Rolling Meadows just 30 miles from downtown Chicago, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including 401K, and 100% tuition assistance.

To apply directly to this position, please click on the below link: https://rmax.northropgrumman.com/MAIN/careerportal/candidate_update.cfm?szOrderID=37972&szCoverLetter=yes&szUniqueCareerPortalID=b341ba47-6d4f-4e87-b30f-1d5a7ce248eb

For other career consideration and opportunities at Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and around the country, please visit our website at http://careers.northropgrumman.com.

© (2008) Northrop Grumman Corporation. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Northrop Grumman
Electronic Systems
Defensive Systems Division
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Qualifications/Educational Requirements: AS degree in electronics, lasers or electro-optics technical school or non-degreed with a minimum 4 years working experience in an electronic/optical manufacturing environment or military electronic or laser/EO certificate training with a minimum 2 years experience. Candidate must be willing and capable to work first or second shift. Minimum requirements: High school plus 4 years relative experience or AS plus 0 years relative experience. U.S. citizenship is required.



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