Laser Systems Technician — Optical & Electronic Assembly

Leonardo DRS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in San Diego, CA is seeking a technician to provide technical support to engineers and scientists on moderately complex components, devices, materials, products, and/or equipment. This role involves testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing assemblies, and working from complex drawings and specs.

You will design and test prototype assemblies, follow SOPs and safety rules, and may mentor other technicians. U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must demonstrate strong decision‑making and leadership skills.
• Experienced in handling small, delicate components, using ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire‑bonding experience is a plus.
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and LabVIEW.
• Experience with MRP is a plus.
• Must have good mechanical skills.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers and scientists on moderately complex components, devices, materials, products, and/or equipment.
• Responsible for testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical, and mechanical assemblies.
• Work from moderately complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and sketches.
• Design and test prototype assemblies and production units.
• Use judgment in reworking or rewiring to bring units within quality control specifications.
• Test, inspect, and repair electronic, optical, or mechanical assemblies.
• Work under minimal supervision and may provide guidance to other technicians.
• Capable of performing related manufacturing processes.
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with state and federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification.
• May assist in training new team members.
• Interface with other departments to assure an efficient flow of information and materials.
• Perform Key Performance Indicators: Meet production deadlines, Quality of finished product (pass/fail rates), Raw material stock levels, Compliance outcomes.
• Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Perform alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of solid‑state flashlight‑pumped lasers and laser rangefinder optical systems.
• Must use optical, mechanical, and electrical tools and test equipment for measurement, alignment, and testing

Skills

Decision-making

Leadership

ESD practices

Soldering

Mechanical skills

Physical strength

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

Access

Excel

LabVIEW

MRP systems

Job description

Leonardo DRS in San Diego, CA is seeking a technician to provide technical support to engineers and scientists on moderately complex components, devices, materials, products, and/or equipment. This role involves testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing assemblies, and working from complex drawings and specs.

You will design and test prototype assemblies, follow SOPs and safety rules, and may mentor other technicians. U.S.