Associate Optical Fabrication Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Melbourne, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Requirements

Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview.
Must have good hand and eye coordination
U.S. Citizenship required.
This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
Experience with MRP a plus.

Responsibilities

Understand a complex system with a laser path containing optics, mirrors, and beam splitters
Experience with energy detectors, beam analyzers, oscilloscopes and autocollimators
Should understand fundamental optics principles and is capable of inspecting for surface quality defects of optics
Provide routine technical support to engineers and scientists on standard components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
Responsibilities may include testing, modifying, reworking, repairing, and building electronic, optical or mechanical assemblies.
Work from standard wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
Design and/or test prototype assemblies and production units
Capable of performing related manufacturing processes
Interpret and follow 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
Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
Perform Key Performance Indicators: Meet production deadlines, Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates), Raw material stock levels, Compliance outcomes
Position requires the ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions
Ability to read, and possibly develop, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion, and directs personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization