Optomechanical Assembly Technician

Slope; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a seasoned optical assembly specialist to build and align high-precision components for defense systems. You will work with lenses, prisms, lasers, and related hardware, following drawings and SOPs to ensure tight tolerances and reliable performance. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience, familiarity with fluid dispensing, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

A U.S. security clearance eligibility is required for this role, with comprehensive benefits and

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 and able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to multitask and adapt to new assignments on short notice.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Eligible for U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex optical and optomechanical components into housings per blueprints and SOPs.
• Align optical systems using lasers, collimators, interferometers, autocollimators, and microscopes.
• Complete production logs, DHRs, quality checklists, and enter test data into the company database.
• Troubleshoot assembly failures or misalignments and work with manufacturing engineers on corrective actions.

Skills

Optical assembly

Precision optics

Fluid dispensing

Attention to detail

Physical ability

Multitasking

MS Office

Security clearance

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.