Optical Assembly Technician

Slope; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Optical Assembly Technician in the United States to assemble and align complex optical components per blueprints and SOPs. You will document production logs and DHRs, ensuring traceability and quality.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and ability to lift 50 lb as part of the daily tasks. Responsibilities include diagnosing assembly issues, coordinating with manufacturing engineers, and maintaining alignment with SOPs while supporting the

Qualifications

• 7+ years in optical assembly, micro-assembly, or precision electronics manufacturing.
• Experience handling precision optical components.
• Familiarity with automated fluid dispensing systems.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to carry 50 pounds for short periods.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to new assignments quickly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and handle complex optical and optomechanical components into housings per blueprints, engineering drawings, and SOPs.
• Align optical systems using lasers, collimators, interferometers, autocollimators, and microscopes.
• Complete production logs, device history records (DHR), quality checklists, and enter test data into the company database.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose assembly failures or optical misalignments and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to implement corrective actions.

Skills

Optical assembly

Micro-assembly

Precision electronics

MS Office

50 lb lift capability

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Microscopes

Interferometers

Autocollimators

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assemble and handle complex optical and optomechanical components (lenses, mirrors, prisms, filters, lasers, and fiber optics) into housings according to blueprints, engineering drawings, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Align optical systems using specialized equipment, including lasers, collimators, interferometers, autocollimators, and microscopes.
• Accurately complete production logs, device history records (DHR), quality checklists, and enter test data into the company database.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose assembly failures or optical misalignments and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to implement corrective actions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in optical assembly, micro-assembly, or precision electronics manufacturing.
• Experience handling precision optical components
• Familiarity with automated fluid dispensing systems
• High attention to detail
• Ability to carry 50 pounds for short periods of time.
• Ability to multitask stop/go into new assignments on short notice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems
• Experience with 5S practices
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, effective time management, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience using Microscopes
• Experience with ESD processesExperience with imaging, optics and alignment

US Salary Range: $41.35 — $54.81 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.