Optical Assembly Technician: Precision Builds & Alignment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ in Farnborough seeks an Optical Assembly Build Technician to deliver high‑performance optical and optomechanical products. You will join a brand‑new team, shaping manufacturing processes and contributing to innovative products from the ground up.

Responsibilities include assembly, integration, alignment, testing, and quality inspections in a controlled environment, with opportunities to influence ways of working and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling, integrating and testing precision optomechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Experience in cleanrooms or controlled manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality standards and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate and test precision optical and optomechanical products.
• Perform optical alignment using lasers, alignment telescopes and autocollimators.
• Carry out quality inspections and maintain production records.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
• Work in a cleanroom with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Optomechanical assembly

Optical alignment

Quality control

Engineering drawings reading

Education

Mechanical/Photonics engineering qualification

Tools

Precision measurement equipment

Job description

QinetiQ in Farnborough seeks an Optical Assembly Build Technician to deliver high‑performance optical and optomechanical products. You will join a brand‑new team, shaping manufacturing processes and contributing to innovative products from the ground up.

Responsibilities include assembly, integration, alignment, testing, and quality inspections in a controlled environment, with opportunities to influence ways of working and drive continuous improvement.