Technician IV - Optical

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

• Conduct inspection and cleaning of optical components, including:
  • Optical inspection per company processes and commercial standards
  • Scratch-Dig measurements
  • Abrasion / adhesion testing
  • Basic dimensional measurements
  • Vendor data package review
  • Perform cleaning of optical components per company processes and commercial standards
• Measure and test optical components and assemblies using a variety of equipment, including:
  • Interferometers
  • Spectrophotometers
  • Scatterometers
  • Measuring microscopes
  • Profilometers
• Process flight optics, including:
  • Bonding optics into support structures using a variety of adhesive materials – Laser Alignment Systems experience
  • Supporting integration of optical components and subassemblies into payloads
  • Integration of lenses into higher level assemblies using commercial lens alignment equipment
  • Integrate other optical components into higher level assemblies
  • Performing optical alignment of complex optical sensors
• Generate data packages and reports of completed measurements using Microsoft Office and other software tools.
• Input required information into electronic build records in accordance with company processes.
• Analyze data using basic math skills.
• Role tasks may include cleaning, parts/materials preparation, mechanical /electrical assembly, soldering, polymerics processing, adhesive/bonding, masking, and paint operations.
• While executing manufacturing operations apply an advanced level of knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of relevant experience
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Experience inspecting and cleaning delicate optical components.
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity for working with delicate optical and opto-mechanical hardware.
• Experience operating optical measurement equipment, including interferometers, spectrophotometers, profilometers, scatterometers, lens alignment equipment, and measuring microscopes.
• Hands-on experience in optical component characterization and integration for precision state-of the-art systems (such as Aerospace, lithography, science, or other high technology).
• Optical lab, optical assembly, optical test setup, and optical alignment aptitude and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret optical component and subassembly drawings and specifications.
• Experience working in cleanroom and laser environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow detailed processes and procedures with consistency and rigor.
• Solid collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to work with many different disciplines.
• Inquisitive self-starter, comfortable asking questions to ensure thorough understanding of assigned work prior to commencement of activities.
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of optics measurement technologies and techniques.
• Work…