Instrument Integration Lab Specialist II
Core
Lead the San Jose optical instrument cleanroom operations, manage facility readiness, and support the daily build and testing of infrared remote sensing flight hardware.
Role type
Senior IC facility and integration specialist
Builds
Infrared remote sensing instruments and flight hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Optical Engineering / Cleanroom Operations
Required skills
Cleanroom operations (ISO 7/Class 10K), facility layout management, electrical/network infrastructure, CDA/GN2 utilities, 5S methodologies, ESD and contamination controls, optical test equipment calibration, environmental testing (vibration, thermal-vacuum), asset register management, CAD (SolidWorks)
Preferred skills
Lab setup from scratch, Python/C++ scripting, US security clearance
Technologies
SolidWorks, Python, C/C++, CDA, GN2
Responsibilities
Assess facility layouts and manage utilities; maintain cleanroom standards and safety protocols; receive, inspect, assemble, and calibrate optical test equipment; manage centralized asset database; optimize instrument integration workflows; provide hands-on support for environmental and system performance testing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC