Technician III Optical Assembly - Boulder CO

, ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS, - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to, Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.Job DescriptionIn this career enhancing technical opportunity, you will have responsibility and options to gain expertise in the optics and aerospace field with room to develop leadership and analysis skills as your experience builds.We are seeking a detail oriented Optical Technician, who is a motivated self-starter with laboratory and critical optic handling experience, as well as some experience with optical system assembly. You will work with optical components that will be integrated into complex airborne or space-based sensors for NASA and DoD markets.The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customersâ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.What Youâll Do:Perform solo tasks running them to completion in a timely manner.Work well in a collaborative environment with a team of optics personnel, engineers and technicians to test, and characterize components and assist in building novel state-of-the art space based and airborne optical systems.Balance fast paced daily work often with multiple simultaneous measurements and critical tasks.Make optical measurements, assess, and analyze data using basic math skills, standard, and custom analysis software.Produce data packages and reports using Microsoft Office tools as well as custom systems.Understand and troubleshoot basic optical setups and laboratory equipment.Conceptualize, build and/or align complex optical measurement setups when required.Operate commercial and custom optical tegrate optical components into higher level assemblies sensor systems and quisitive self-starter, comfortable asking questions to ensure thorough understanding of assigned work prior to commencement of activities.Detailed Work may Include:Conduct inspection and cleaning of optical components, including:Optical inspection per company processes and commercial standardsScratch-Dig measurementsAbrasion / adhesion testingBasic dimensional measurementsVendor data package reviewPerform cleaning of optical components per company processes and commercial standardsMeasure and test optical components and assemblies using a variety of equipment, including:InterferometersSpectrophotometersScatterometersMeasuring microscopesProfilometersProcess flight optics, including:Bonding optics into support structures using a variety of adhesive materialsSupporting integration of optical components and subassemblies into payloadsIntegration of lenses into higher level assemblies using commercial lens alignment equipmentIntegrate other optical components into higher level assemblies.Performing optical alignment of complex optical sensors.Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.Perform other duties as necessary.On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.Working Conditions:Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Created: 2025-09-29