Optical Fabrication Technician (Onsite)

RTX•Carlsbad, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is looking for Optical Fabrication Technician for our Carlsbad, CA team within Mission Systems which is focused on the development of precision optical assemblies and near-eye display systems for Collins Aerospace Optronics. This team is responsible for providing precision optical assemblies used for various airborne and space-based missions, including surveillance, observation, and navigation. This team is also responsible for providing near-eye display systems used in flight simulation and ground-based tactical situations, providing both air and ground forces the fidelity and situational awareness needed to be successful. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. This position will be required to work 4am to 1:30pm and will follow a 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with optical fabrication, preferably working with glass
Experience with operating CNC machines

Responsibilities

Operates and sets up CNC optical fabrication machinery
Properly loads and unloads optics from machines
Makes corrections and adjustments on machines to achieve compliant optical surfaces
Inspects the quality of performed work using inspection equipment such as test plates, calipers, micrometers, spherometers, profilometers and interferometers
Follows all safety protocols related to the process, machinery and materials being handled
Acquires and applies job skills and understands company policies and procedures to complete routine and assigned tasks
Is familiar with optical drawings
Normally receives little instructions on daily and routine tasks, follows established procedures
Maintains a clean and organized work area

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!