Technician III Optical Assembly Boulder CO
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Job Location:
Boulder, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 56195 - 89912
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.Job Description
Job Description
In this career enhancing technical opportunity you will have responsibility and options to gain expertise in the optics and aerospace field with room to develop leadership and analysis skills as your experience builds.
We are seeking a detail oriented Optical Technician who is a motivated self-starter with laboratory and critical optic handling experience as well as some experience with optical system assembly. You will work with optical components that will be integrated into complex airborne or space-based sensors for NASA and DoD markets.
The Engineering Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative cross-functional teams are committed to innovation integrity continual learning and strong execution.
What Youll Do:
Perform solo tasks running them to completion in a timely manner.
Work well in a collaborative environment with a team of optics personnel engineers and technicians to test and characterize components and assist in building novel state-of-the art space based and airborne optical systems.
Balance fast paced daily work often with multiple simultaneous measurements and critical tasks.
Make optical measurements assess and analyze data using basic math skills standard and custom analysis software.
Produce data packages and reports using Microsoft Office tools as well as custom systems.
Understand and troubleshoot basic optical setups and laboratory equipment.
Conceptualize build and/or align complex optical measurement setups when required.
Operate commercial and custom optical instrumentation.
Integrate optical components into higher level assemblies sensor systems and spacecraft.
Inquisitive self-starter comfortable asking questions to ensure thorough understanding of assigned work prior to commencement of activities.
Detailed Work may Include:
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
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.
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.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment laboratory cleanroom or production floor.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education Experience & Skills
High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience.
Each higher-level related degree i.e. Bachelors or Masters 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.
Working knowledge of optical technology hands-on experience in optical component integration and characterization and a mechanical aptitude for working with delicate opto-mechanical hardware.
Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office including Excel Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to run technical software programs.
Ability to read and interpret optical component and subassembly drawings and specifications.
Solid hand-eye coordination opto-mechanical skills and good lab protocols needed for delicate optical assembly and bonding work.
Excellent attention to detail organizational skills task tracking practice following detailed processes and procedures with consistency and rigor.
Excellent collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to work with many different disciplines.
Experience working in cleanroom environments.
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As this position requires operating a company vehicle an offer and subsequent employment are contingent upon possessing and maintaining a valid US drivers license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Preferred Education Experience & Skills
Optical lab optical assembly optical test setup and optical alignment experience; space-based optical system experience is preferred.
Experience operating optical measurement equipment including interferometers and spectrophotometers profilometers scatterometers lens alignment equipment theodolites and measuring microscopes is desirable and aptitude to learn this equipment.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $56195 - $89912
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations local market conditions and internal equity as well as candidate qualifications such as skills education and experience.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Crane
- Hand Tools
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Assembly Experience
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Schematics
- Heavy Lifting
- Soldering
- Power Tools
- Manufacturing
About Company
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