Job Description

Job Description

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Job Summary

Serves as a subject matter expert for assemblies, calibration, testing, operation, and repair of complex eyesafe and non-eyesafe laser systems (like rangefinders, guidance systems, and electro-optical sensors) used in defense applications, requiring precision skills, deep understanding of electronics/optics, strict adherence to safety protocols, and strong diagnostic abilities to support manufacturing to deliver advanced military hardware.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and interpret complex mechanical and electrical schematics and test instructions, ensuring precise execution of assembly, and testing procedures
• Establishes test setups, conducts testing, and reports data in prescribed formats
• Execute the assembly, testing, operation and handling of complex, precision electro-optical assemblies and lasers using precise attention to detail, and strict adherence to process, PPE and safety protocols.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and optical components, including but not limited to lasers, motors, sensors and wire harness assemblies, to ensure optimal system performance and reliability
• Investigate and resolve assembly level defects by collaborating with senior technicians and engineers, contributing to continuous product development and process improvement
• Execute environmental screening, operating thermal chambers, running tests scripts, and analyzing performance data to validate system integrity
• Ensure meticulous documentation, maintaining detailed records of assembly, maintenance, test results, troubleshooting efforts and implemented solutions
• Follow ESD, FOD and Laser procedures
• Present recommendations and analysis to management and cross-functional teams.
• Capable of providing training, coaching, and technical guidance to junior technicians.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements.
• Proficient ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and test procedures.
• Skilled in identifying, analyzing and resolving electrical, mechanical and optical issues.
• Ability to verify software and programming on integrated hardware systems.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with engineers, production teams and management.
• Possess problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively, develop innovative solutions and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work additional hours evenings and / or weekends to meet customer commitments.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 30lbs.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 4+ years’ experience reading and executing optical / laser system test procedures, operating instructions, drawings, schematics and specifications in a DoD manufacturing environment
• 2+ years’ experience with electrical/electronic troubleshooting

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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