Electro-Optical Technician I

About the Company

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1), headquartered in Bedford, NH, is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel. The environment is high-paced and high-energy, focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. The team is mission-driven, supporting and enriching the community through initiatives like giving back to troops, veterans, STEM education, and higher education.

About the Role

The Electro-Optical Technician I is responsible for assembling, aligning, testing, and configuring optical, electronic, and mechanical components. This role involves troubleshooting electro-optical and opto-mechanical sub-assemblies and systems in accordance with released procedures, drawings, schematics, and wiring tables.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations.
• Clean and assemble optical assemblies.
• Assemble cables, plugs, and wire harnesses.
• Work proficiently with hand tools and adhesives.
• Read and follow work instructions.
• Record, test, and build data into databases as assemblies are tested.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized work area.
• Handle solvents and epoxies safely.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of assemblies to assure conformance to quality standards, including serialization and packaging prior to shipment.
• Maintain excellent attendance, work independently, and demonstrate reliability.
• Train co-workers at various workstations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Work proficiently at all levels of production (assemble, align, and test) across multiple product lines.
• Understand inventory control processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair to the component level.
• Perform advanced technological systems support, maintenance, and testing; troubleshoot complex system hardware, software, and network failures.
• Collect data for discussion with engineering teams (when applicable).
• Troubleshoot failing components and devise strategic courses of action.
• Perform complex problem-solving and assistance on diverse hardware systems.
• Oversee, maintain, and input applicable records.
• Provide advanced technological systems support and maintenance.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Four or more years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Ability to perform well and maintain production flow under noisy and disruptive situations.
• Excellent dexterity and good eyesight.
• Experience assembling small components and making fine adjustments to close tolerances.
• Experience with ESD safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with measuring tools and hand tools.
• Experience fitting and bonding parts using adhesives to meet specifications.
• Experience with optics handling, bonding, and cleaning.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Soldering certification.
• Ability to self-check and inspect work in process.
• Excellent listening, presentation, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to diagnose failures to determine root cause (when applicable).
• Demonstrated creativity and latitude to accept responsibility for timely delivery of high-quality products.
• US Citizenship or Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee, or temporary resident as defined at 8 USC 1160(a)).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with 5S housekeeping practices.
• Soldering certification meeting IPC610 standards.
• Familiarity with standard shop practices used in defense-related industries.
• Experience with ISO-9000 series of standards or similar standards.
• Experience working in an ITAR environment.
• Clean room experience.
• Microscope experience.
• Ability to work with engineers to improve work instructions.
• Experience viewing build of materials in SAP.
• Experience creating ARAS NCMRs.
• Experience viewing work instructions.