Leonardo DRS · 21 hours ago
Senior Optical Fabrication Technician - 2nd shift (training on 1st)
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLeonardo DRS is a company that develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions. They are seeking a Senior Optical Fabrication Technician to provide technical support, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and assist in training new team members.
AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus
Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview
Experience with MRP a plus
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
Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Company
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a manufacturer and designs advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and high-performance defense technology.
Founded in 1969
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
David Gross
Co-Founder
Philip Perconti
Chief Technology Officer
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