Optical Test Specialist

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and test high quality, high reliability opto-mechanical components, combustion devices and electromechanical assemblies
• Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner
• Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing
• Respond to production related non-conformances and drive to root cause and disposition
• Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary
• Perform maintenance and calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment
• Work with engineers to create 2D drawings from existing 3D models by applying established drawing specifications and standards
• Provide training and guidance to other technicians

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 7+ years of experience working on opto-mechanical or electronic assembly and/or test production environment
• 9+ years of demonstrated professional experience providing support for the production and test of highly complex opto-mechanical components
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering
• Familiarity with handling optical equipment and cleaning techniques
• Deep knowledge of the safe operation of vacuum, thermal, electrical, power and data acquisition systems
• Proficient with wiring and electrical systems
• Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 7+ years of experience working on opto-mechanical or electronic assembly and/or test production environment
• 7+ years of experience working on opto-mechanical or electronic assembly and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field
• Familiarity with handling optical equipment and cleaning techniques
• Deep knowledge of the safe operation of vacuum, thermal, electrical, power and data acquisition systems
• Proficient with wiring and electrical systems
• Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions

Skills

Preferred skills and experience:

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering
• Experience designing tooling in a hardware development environment
• Experience building and operating TVAC chambers

Benefits

Additional Information:

• Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.
• Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.
• In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Pay

Compensation: $135,000 - $165,000 / year

Schedule

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