Optical Payload Manufacturing Engineer-Hands-On Production

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Acton, MA seeks an Optical Payload Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support the manufacturing, assembly and test of optical systems and space payloads.

The role focuses on developing efficient production processes, hands-on assembly and test, and collaboration with design engineering to meet mission requirements while complying with regulatory standards and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing concepts, codes and theory.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains manufacturing methods, sequences and processes.
• Hands-on assembly and test of opto-mechanical systems.
• Set up testing capabilities: Vibration, EMI, Thermal and TVAC chambers.
• Collaborates with design engineering on technical specifications.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and maintains records.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Test equipment setup

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Acton, MA seeks an Optical Payload Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support the manufacturing, assembly and test of optical systems and space payloads.

The role focuses on developing efficient production processes, hands-on assembly and test, and collaboration with design engineering to meet mission requirements while complying with regulatory standards and security clearances.