Production Optical Assembly Technician

Anduril Industries; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 56,963 - 75,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Waltham, Massachusetts is looking for an Optical Assembly Technician with over 5 years of experience in optical assembly or precision electronics manufacturing. The role involves assembling complex optical systems using various specialized equipment and ensuring quality control through accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, be able to lift heavy components, and be eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in optical assembly or precision electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to carry 50 pounds for short periods.
• Eligible for United States Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex optical components into housings.
• Align optical systems using specialized equipment.
• Troubleshoot assembly failures and collaborate on solutions.

Skills

Optical assembly expertise

Precision electronics manufacturing

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microscopes

Automated fluid dispensing systems

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

• 5+ 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 processes.
• Experience with imaging, optics and alignment.

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.

US Salary Range: $41.35 - $54.81 USD