Senior Laser Technician

DRS Daylight Solutions provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems worldwide than any other company.

About the role

Provide technical support to engineers and scientists on complex components, devices, material, products, processes, and/or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and sketches of significant complexity.
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials.
• Perform Key Performance Indicators:
  • Meet production deadlines.
  • Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates).
  • Raw material stock levels.
  • Compliance outcomes.
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical, or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Perform alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of solid-state flashlight-pumped lasers and laser rangefinder optical systems.
• Use optical, mechanical, and electrical tools and test equipment for measurement, alignment, and testing.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or a related area.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
• Experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
• Proficient in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and LabView.
• Experience with MRP a plus.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $30.17/hour - $43.16/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave).
• Parental leave benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Annual performance-based bonuses and equity awards (for eligible employees).
• Overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable).
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine services.
• Legal insurance.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Flexible work schedules with the 9/80 program.
• Community service hours.

Some employees may be eligible for limited benefits only.