Senior Laser Technician: Optics Assembly & Debugging, 9/80

Leonardo DRS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Laser Technician to handle material preparation, electro-optical mechanical assembly, laser alignment, test, and calibration within a fast-paced engineering environment. The candidate will perform rework on assemblies and systems to address failures and nonconformance, requiring initiative and adaptability.

The role emphasizes following complex specifications, building prototype and production units, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and 5 years' experience in a related area of expertise.
• Competent technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers and scientists on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
• Responsible for testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical, and mechanical assemblies
• Work from complex engineering specifications and sketches
• Build and test prototype assemblies and production units
• Use judgment to bring unit within quality control specifications
• Test, inspect, and repair electronic, optical, or mechanical assemblies
• Work under minimal supervision and may provide guidance to other technicians
• Capable of performing and implementing manufacturing processes
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
• Assist in training new team members and production staff
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Perform Key Performance Indicators
• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization Perform alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of semiconductor lasers and laser optical systems
• Must use optical, mechanical, and electrical tools and test equipment for measurement, alignment, and testing
• Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions

Skills

Visio

Excel

MS Teams

Good mechanical skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and 5 years' experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Leonardo DRS in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Laser Technician to handle material preparation, electro-optical mechanical assembly, laser alignment, test, and calibration within a fast-paced engineering environment. The candidate will perform rework on assemblies and systems to address failures and nonconformance, requiring initiative and adaptability.

The role emphasizes following complex specifications, building prototype and production units, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.