Senior Laser Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc.San Diego, CA
$30 - $43Onsite

About The Position

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment.

Requirements

  • Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
  • 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 mechanical skills
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • 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

  • Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
  • Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity
  • Interpret and follow written 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
  • Assist in training new team members
  • Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
  • Diagnose cause of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
  • Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Perform alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of solid-state flashlight-pumped lasers and laser rangefinder optical systems
  • Must use optical, mechanical, and electrical tools and test equipment for measurement, alignment, and testing

Benefits

  • comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
  • paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
  • parental leave benefits
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional development support
  • life and disability insurance coverage
  • company contribution to a health savings account
  • telemedicine
  • legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
  • flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
  • competitive vacation
  • health/emergency leave
  • paid parental leave
  • community service hours
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