Senior Optics Technician
About The Position
Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As an Optics Technician for General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) Precision Structures & Optics (PSO) located in Cullman, AL, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for grinding and polishing metal mirrors for use in the most demanding applications, across the aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. This role requires precision, technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality. Our products are used in high performance sensing systems for targeting and acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and are hardened for the battlefield environment.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree is required or equivalent, plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
- CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work from blueprints, advanced drawings, process sheets and sketches to perform manufacturing operations with precision, quality, and safety
- Analytical and problem-solving skills; able to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a quick, effective manner
- People who are detail-oriented and strive for perfection
- Strong interpersonal skills to cooperate and work effectively with others
- Maintaining a high level of craftsmanship
- Ability to find safe, effective, and economical ways to improve productivity
- Driven and motivated, willingness to go beyond normal scope of position when requested
Responsibilities
- Ability to grind and polish various types of metals or glass to tight surface flatness, surface quality and surface finish tolerances
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment to inspect mechanical dimensions, surface flatness and surface finish
- Experience in the manufacture or assembly of tight tolerance, complex geometry precision products, particularly within an aerospace or medical component machine shop
- Performs a variety of equipment/process operations involving an application or technical skills in a specific area (optical, mechanical, manufacturing, etc.)
- Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces
Benefits
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning a development
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
