Optics Technician I - 896

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate opto-mechanical devices, including optical components, mechanical housing, and associated hardware and cabling.
• Perform precision optical alignment of opto-mechanical assemblies to specified tolerances, including free-space and fiber-coupled systems.
• Maintain accurate assembly records, including inspection and test reports and assembly logs. Provide feedback on design or process improvements.
• Identify gaps in documentation and work with product engineers to create needed documentation.
• Perform prototype assembly and rework in collaboration with engineers; assist in developing, refining, and documenting assembly instructions, travelers, and alignment procedures for R&D and production use.
• Work closely with engineering teams to resolve optical or mechanically related issues and provide insights into product design or process optimization.
• Inspect optical components and assemblies for cosmetic and functional quality per specifications (scratches, digs, cleanliness, alignment performance).
• Identify and source COTS parts needed for assemblies and place purchase requests.
• Monitor and maintain tools & supplies at lab workstations.
• Pack completed optical assemblies for shipping.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience in a high precision optical/opto-mechanical manufacturing/production environment.

Qualifications

• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or closely related field.
• 1+ years of experience with methods of handling and cleaning optical elements.
• 1+ years of experience with precision optical alignment.
• 1+ years of experience handling optical fibers.
• Certification in optical systems assembly or mechanical assembly.
• Basic electronic test equipment knowledge; skills in soldering may be useful but not required.
• Experience with optical alignment tools and specialized tools as needed for assembly.
• Experience with precision hand tools, measurement devices such as calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct defects or inconsistencies.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate with engineering and other team members.
• Understanding of optical alignment techniques. Mechanical CAD experience (e.g., Solidworks, Onshape).
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques, e.g. Six Sigma, 5S.
• Fluency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).