Production Optical Assembly Technician

About the role

As a Production Optical Assembly Technician at Anduril Industries, you will assemble and handle complex optical and optomechanical components, align optical systems, and troubleshoot assembly failures. You will also complete production logs, device history records, and quality checklists.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and handle complex optical and optomechanical components (lenses, mirrors, prisms, filters, lasers, and fiber optics) into housings according to blueprints, engineering drawings, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Align optical systems using specialized equipment, including lasers, collimators, interferometers, autocollimators, and microscopes.
• Accurately complete production logs, device history records (DHR), quality checklists, and enter test data into the company database.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose assembly failures or optical misalignments and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to implement corrective actions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in optical assembly, micro-assembly, or precision electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with automated fluid dispensing systems.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to carry 50 pounds for short periods of time.
• Ability to multitask and stop/go into new assignments on short notice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance.

Priorities

• Experience with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Experience with 5S practices.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, effective time management, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience using Microscopes.
• Experience with ESD processes.
• Experience with imaging, optics and alignment.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $41.35 - $54.81 USD per hour. Anduril offers highly competitive equity grants and top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees).
• Health, recovery, and retirement support.

For more information, explore our benefits.