Optical Technician — Aerospace & Defense (Onsite, San Diego)

Fiber Broadband; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in San Diego, CA is seeking an Optical Technician to support design, assembly, alignment, test and integration of electro-optical and photonic systems in a defense/aerospace environment. The role works under senior optical engineers to meet milestones and ensure performance of precision instruments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in optics/manufacturing, strong bench skills, and experience in cleanroom operations; must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years hands-on experience as an optical or electro-optical technician in a defense, aerospace, or precision optics manufacturing environment
• Proficient in optical alignment techniques, interferometric testing, and precision assembly of opto-mechanical systems
• Experience supporting MIL-SPEC programs or government-contracted programs
• Familiarity reading and interpreting optical and mechanical drawings, GD&T

Responsibilities

• Assemble and align precision optical components per engineering drawings and procedures
• Integrate electro-optical subassemblies into larger sensor or imaging systems
• Perform fiber optic splicing, connector termination, and cable routing
• Conduct optical tests (wavefront error, MTF, transmittance) and environmental testing per MIL-STD-810
• Document test results and initiate corrective actions

Job description

Voyager Technologies in San Diego, CA is seeking an Optical Technician to support design, assembly, alignment, test and integration of electro-optical and photonic systems in a defense/aerospace environment. The role works under senior optical engineers to meet milestones and ensure performance of precision instruments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in optics/manufacturing, strong bench skills, and experience in cleanroom operations; must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S.