Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Location: San Francisco CA
Work Type: Onsite
Job Type: Contract (W2 Only)
Rate: $75-90/hr on Lorien Global W2
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- US Citizen or Green Card holder only
- NO RELOCATION LOCAL ONLY WITH DL
Job Description:
Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Job Duties
Lead the transition of complex optical systems from development into repeatable high-yield manufacturing environments
Support assembly integration alignment and test activities for precision optical instruments and imaging payloads
Create and maintain detailed build procedures metrology processes alignment methods (warm and cold) and performance verification plans
Design and implement mechanical and electrical tooling fixtures and ground support equipment for cleanroom assembly and testing
Analyze alignment calibration and characterization data to assess performance and track production metrics
Own nonconformance investigations including root cause analysis corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts
Partner with optical and mechanical design teams to provide DFM and DFA feedback throughout the product lifecycle
Oversee external suppliers supporting optical component fabrication and assembly
Support technician training and help transition manufacturing efforts from R&D into scaled production
Identify and recommend facility upgrades and capital equipment needed to expand manufacturing capability
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Optical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
6 years of relevant experience including 3 years hands-on with optical system assembly integration alignment and test
Strong background in optomechanical assembly bonding and alignment in cleanroom environments
Experience using analysis and design tools such as Zemax MATLAB Python and/or C/C
Proficiency reading technical drawings and using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools to design fixtures and tooling
Background defining and implementing manufacturing processes including New Product Introduction (NPI)
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering test and operations teams with a hands-on approach
High attention to detail and strong technical writing skills for procedures test plans and data summaries
Experience with visible multispectral or hyperspectral imaging systems
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies
Exposure to MES and PLM systems
Experience across the full spaceflight or complex hardware program lifecycle
Additional relevant technical education or certifications
This position requires access to export controlled information. Candidates must be eligible to access such information in accordance with U.S. export control regulations.
