Optomechanical Assembly Technician

Anduril Industries

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Waltham, MA
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39 days ago
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Optomechanical Assembly Technician

As an Optomechanical Assembly Technician, you will join the manufacturing team to assemble and handle complex optical components including lenses, mirrors, prisms, filters, lasers, and fiber optics into housings based on engineering drawings and standard operating procedures. Your daily responsibilities involve aligning optical systems using specialized equipment such as collimators, interferometers, autocollimators, and microscopes while maintaining accurate production logs and device history records. You will troubleshoot assembly failures and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to implement corrective actions. The role requires expertise in micro-assembly, precision electronics manufacturing, and automated fluid dispensing systems. Key technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, ESD processes, and 5S practices. This position focuses on the production of advanced defense technology components, requiring high attention to detail and the ability to manage complex optical alignment within a regulated manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

  • Assemble complex optical and optomechanical components like lenses, mirrors, and lasers into housings.
  • Follow blueprints, engineering drawings, and standard operating procedures during the assembly process.
  • Align optical systems using specialized equipment including lasers, collimators, interferometers, and microscopes.
  • Complete production logs, device history records, and quality checklists accurately.
  • Enter test data into the company database.
  • Identify and diagnose assembly failures or optical misalignments.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to implement corrective actions for technical issues.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in optical assembly, micro-assembly, or precision electronics manufacturing.
  • Experience handling precision optical components.
  • Familiarity with automated fluid dispensing systems.
  • Ability to carry 50 pounds for short periods of time.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance.
  • Preferred experience with AS9100 quality management systems or 5S practices.
  • Preferred experience with ESD processes and using microscopes.

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