Optical Engineering Technician
Voyager Technologies, Inc.
| Company | Voyager Technologies, Inc. |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | San Diego |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.
Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.
You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.
If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Optical Engineering Technician provides hands-on technical support for the design, assembly, alignment, test, and integration of electro-optical and photonic systems within a fast-paced defense and aerospace environment. Working under the direction of senior optical engineers, this role is critical to meeting program milestones, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring the performance of precision optical instruments, laser systems, and imaging assemblies. The ideal candidate brings 6 years of demonstrated technician experience in an optics or photonics manufacturing or R&D environment, strong bench skills, and the discipline to operate within cleanroom and controlled environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assembly & Integration
Assemble and align precision optical components including lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, prisms, and filters per engineering drawings and assembly procedures
Integrate electro-optical subassemblies into larger sensor or imaging systems, ensuring mechanical and optical tolerances are maintained
Perform fiber optic splicing, connector termination, and cable routing for photonic subsystems
Support installation and integration of laser systems, detectors, and associated opto-mechanical hardware
Test & Verification
Execute optical performance tests including wavefront error, MTF, transmittance, focal length, and centration measurements using interferometers, autocollimators, and profilometers
Operate optical test equipment such as Zygo interferometers, Shack-Hartmann sensors, spectrophotometers, power meters, and optical spectrum analyzers
Conduct functional and environmental testing (vibration, thermal, shock) in accordance with MIL-STD-810 and program test plans
Document test results accurately in test travelers, data packages, and engineering notebooks; flag non-conformances and initiate corrective actions
Fabrication & Repair
Perform optical surface cleaning, inspection, and minor fabrication tasks including polishing, cementing, and coating inspection
Support rework and repair of returned assemblies, troubleshooting alignment and performance issues to root cause
Fabricate and modify opto-mechanical fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support assembly and test processes
Quality & Documentation
Maintain first-article inspection records and dimensional inspection reports using CMM, micrometers, and optical comparators
Follow AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management procedures; support internal audits and corrective action processes
Ensure compliance with ESD, FOD, and cleanroom protocols (ISO Class 5–7)
Complete work orders, assembly travelers, and material handling documentation accurately and on time
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