Optical Instrument Technician - 94011
Core
Maintain, calibrate, and repair precision optical instruments and test equipment critical to aerospace manufacturing quality and safety.
Role type
Optical Instrument Technician
Builds
Test fixtures, accessories, and optical assemblies for aerospace manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Precision optics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNC machine operation, optical equipment assembly and repair, optical component handling (lenses, prisms, mirrors), precision measurement tool use, mechanical/electrical component maintenance, fabrication equipment operation, mathematical computation for test parameters, hazardous material handling, configuration management
Preferred skills
High precision manufacturing experience, CAD for manufacturing, 3D visualization from 2D drawings, prototype machinist skills, Mastercam software proficiency, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge, CMM/caliper/micrometer expertise, material cutting and handling (steels, aluminum, composites)
Technologies
CNC machines, Universal Test Machines, voltmeters, collimators, interferometers, computer-aided optical instruments, 3D measuring systems, Mastercam, CMMs
Responsibilities
Inspect, set up, and repair electronic and optical units; operate and maintain test equipment; clean delicate optical surfaces; fabricate and test mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies; troubleshoot and modify electronic systems; handle, align, calibrate, and coat optical components; operate fabrication equipment to build test fixtures; use precision measurement tools; coordinate procurement of optical equipment; record test results and maintain documentation; provide technical support and training; ensure tools are certified and maintained; handle hazardous materials safely.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC