Senior Optical Fabrication Technician - 2nd shift (training on 1st)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

3d•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

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
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
Perform Key Performance Indicators:
Meet production deadlines
Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
Raw material stock levels
Compliance outcomes
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
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

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
a company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
a 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