Jr Optics Technician — Lab Repair & Alignment

PAE Government Services Inc.; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

long-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

paid time off

paid parental leave

paid holidays annually

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Jr Optics Technician to support Space Force Range Contract in a lab setting. You will inspect, troubleshoot, align, and refurbish Optics PME and related gear, and assist with installations, modifications, and removals.

Ideal candidates will read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and vendor manuals, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Deployment may require occasional non-duty hours and background clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend mechanical drawings, electrical/electronic schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering sketches, technical orders, and vendor shop manuals.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience with optical repair, diagnostics, and calibration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, adjust, align, repair, and refurbish optics PME and related equipment in a lab environment.
• Support optical installations, modifications, and removal projects and perform depot maintenance tasks.
• Operate optical test equipment and interpret test results to ensure performance and safety standards.

Skills

Read mechanical drawings

Interferometry knowledge

Electrical schematics

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Durango Interferometric analysis

ZYGO Metro Pro

Imatest

LabVIEW

Optikos

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Jr Optics Technician to support Space Force Range Contract in a lab setting. You will inspect, troubleshoot, align, and refurbish Optics PME and related gear, and assist with installations, modifications, and removals.

Ideal candidates will read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and vendor manuals, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Deployment may require occasional non-duty hours and background clearance readiness.