Optical Technician
Public U.S. defense and space technology company providing mission-critical propulsion, electronics, mission-management, spectrum-intelligence, and lunar-space systems.
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About Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Voyager Technologies operates across national security and space infrastructure, including propulsion and energetics, spacecraft guidance and communications, orbital and lunar systems, mission operations, and AI-enabled spectrum intelligence. Its enterprise includes lunar robotic-mobility capability through the July 2026 acquisition of Astrobotic.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will assemble, align, test, and integrate precision optical and photonic systems. You will conduct optical, functional, and environmental tests; document results and non-conformances; perform cleaning, repair, and fixture work; maintain inspection records; follow quality and cleanroom procedures; and support design reviews, inspections, mentoring, and cross-training.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent education and experience
- 6 years of hands-on optical or electro-optical technician experience in defense, aerospace, or precision optics manufacturing
- Optical alignment, interferometric testing, and precision opto-mechanical assembly proficiency
- Experience supporting MIL-SPEC or government-contracted programs
- Proficiency with optical test instruments
- Ability to interpret optical and mechanical drawings, GD&T, and assembly procedures
- Cleanroom experience at ISO Class 5–7
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems
- Basic MS Office proficiency
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
- U.S. Person status and eligibility to obtain required export authorizations
Responsibilities
- Assemble and align precision optical components according to drawings and procedures
- Integrate electro-optical subassemblies into sensor and imaging systems
- Perform fiber-optic splicing, connector termination, and cable routing
- Install and integrate laser systems, detectors, and opto-mechanical hardware
- Execute optical performance tests using specified test equipment
- Conduct functional and environmental testing according to MIL-STD-810 and test plans
- Document test results and initiate corrective actions for non-conformances
- Perform optical cleaning, inspection, minor fabrication, rework, and repair
- Maintain first-article and dimensional inspection records
- Follow AS9100, ISO 9001, ESD, FOD, and cleanroom procedures
- Complete work orders, assembly travelers, and material-handling documentation
- Support design reviews, source inspections, mentoring, and cross-training
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Gym memberships and on-demand workout videos
- 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
- Wellness programs
- Voluntary benefits and employee support resources