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Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician (Optical)

Los Angeles💼 Full-time💰 $83,200–$83,200🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Fabricate, assemble, and validate optical subsystems and production tooling for high-power satellite platforms.

Role type

Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician (Optical)

Builds

Optical subsystems, production tooling, and hardware performance records for K2 Mega-class satellites.

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / Optics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Optical component assembly, precision inspection, bonding, optical alignment, clean room operations, ESD handling, mechanical drawing interpretation, physical dexterity, laser safety compliance

Preferred skills

Optical metrology (interferometers, autocollimators), fiber optic splicing and polishing, LabVIEW/Python/MATLAB scripting, machining operation (lathe, mill), thermal management hardware integration

Technologies

Microscopes, adhesive dispensing systems, UV curing equipment, optical alignment tooling, LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, fiber splicers, laser trackers

Responsibilities

Partner with design engineering on component assembly and validation testing; Perform precision inspection, cleaning, and bonding of optical components to exacting tolerances; Operate precision tooling including microscopes, adhesive dispensing systems, UV curing equipment, and optical alignment tooling; Build, align, integrate, test, and maintain optical systems including freespace optics, mechanics, thermal management hardware, and fiber optic assemblies; Own test setup, execution, and data reporting; Maintain ground support equipment performance and calibration; Champion laser safety and cleanliness standards on the production floor

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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