Optical Assembly Build Technician - Precision Optics

QinetiQ Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Farnborough is seeking an Optical Assembly Build Technician to deliver high‑performance optomechanical products and help shape manufacturing processes from the ground up.

You will join a brand‑new team, performing assembly, integration, alignment and testing in a controlled environment, and you’ll work with engineers and production staff to ensure quality and right‑first‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the assembly, integration and testing of precision optomechanical assemblies.
• Evidence of formal technical training in precision manufacturing, engineering assembly or a related engineering field.
• Demonstrable ability to interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate and test precision optical and optomechanical products in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions and production requirements.
• Carry out optical alignment activities using specialised equipment including lasers, alignment telescopes and autocollimators to achieve required performance specifications.
• Perform mechanical and optical inspections using precision measurement equipment, ensuring products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing records, production documentation and traceability within ERP/MRP and electronic production systems.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause investigation and continuous improvement activities to optimise product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while adhering to cleanroom procedures, health & safety requirements and contamination control standards.

Skills

Precision assembly

Optical alignment

Quality inspection

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship / HNC / HND

Technical training in precision manufacturing

Engineering drawings interpretation

Tools

Lasers

Alignment telescopes

Autocollimators

Precision measurement instruments

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Farnborough is seeking an Optical Assembly Build Technician to deliver high‑performance optomechanical products and help shape manufacturing processes from the ground up.

You will join a brand‑new team, performing assembly, integration, alignment and testing in a controlled environment, and you’ll work with engineers and production staff to ensure quality and right‑first‑time delivery.