Optical Technician: Precision Optics for Space & Defense

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Optical Technician to provide hands-on support for the design, assembly, alignment, test, and integration of electro-optical systems in a fast-paced defense environment.

The successful candidate will have 6+ years of optics/photonics experience and operate within cleanroom conditions. The role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is based onsite in San Diego, CA, with responsibilities across assembly, testing, and documentation to meet program

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Electro-Optics/Photonics/Electronics Technology.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on experience in optics/photonics in defense/aerospace environments.
• Proficient in optical alignment techniques, interferometric testing, and precision assembly of opto‑mechanical systems.
• Prior experience supporting MIL-SPEC or government programs.
• Proficient with optical test instruments: Zygo interferometers, autocollimators, spectrophotometers, power meters, beam analyzers.
• Able to read and interpret optical/ mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures.
• Experience in ISO Class 5–7 cleanroom operations and contamination control.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (SAP/Oracle); MS Office; LabVIEW a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and align precision optical components per engineering drawings.
• Integrate electro-optical subassemblies into larger sensor or imaging systems.
• Perform fiber optic splicing, connector termination, and cable routing.
• Support installation and integration of laser systems and detectors.
• Execute optical performance tests (wavefront, MTF, transmittance) using interferometers and profilometers.
• Operate optical test equipment (interferometers, autocollimators, spectrophotometers, meters).
• Conduct functional and environmental testing per MIL-STD-810.
• Document test results and flag non-conformances.
• Perform optical surface cleaning, inspection, and minor fabrication tasks.
• Support rework and repair of assemblies; fabricate fixtures and tooling.

Skills

Optical alignment techniques

Interferometric testing

Precision assembly

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

Cleanroom operations

Team collaboration

US Government security clearance

Education

Associate degree in Electro-Optics, Photonics, Electronics Technology, or related technical discipline

Tools

Zygo interferometers

Autocollimators

Spectrophotometers

Power meters

Beam analyzers

ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle)

MS Office

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Optical Technician to provide hands-on support for the design, assembly, alignment, test, and integration of electro-optical systems in a fast-paced defense environment.

The successful candidate will have 6+ years of optics/photonics experience and operate within cleanroom conditions. The role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is based onsite in San Diego, CA, with responsibilities across assembly, testing, and documentation to meet program