# Manufacturing Engineer - Optics

Hiring organization: [Voyager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/voyager)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ccf9056c-1be9-49af-87ab-360171848d4b

Listed on Voyager's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 85000 – 135000 USD per year

## Summary

This role develops and optimizes manufacturing processes for optical and optomechanical assemblies in a defense and space technology setting. It suits engineers with a background in manufacturing, optics, or mechanical engineering who want to solve precision production challenges and support complex aerospace and defense programs.

_Our summary, not Voyager's wording._

## Skills named

Lean Manufacturing, MATLAB, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Process Validation, Python, Root Cause Analysis, SAP Product Lifecycle Management (SAP PLM), Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC)

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Knowledge of manufacturing process development, production documentation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods
- Working knowledge of optical assembly, alignment, inspection, metrology, precision handling, or optomechanical integration
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, optical drawings, specifications, and test data
- Strong communication, hands-on problem-solving, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination skills
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status (ITAR compliance)

## Nice to have

- Experience in aerospace, defense, space, medical, laser, imaging, lidar, semiconductor, or high-reliability optical manufacturing
- Experience with optical alignment, precision bonding, optical cleaning, or contamination control in production
- Familiarity with optical lab equipment such as interferometers, autocollimators, collimators, or alignment telescopes
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, or statistical process control
- Experience with ERP/MRP, MES, PLM, CAD, or data-acquisition systems
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA workmanship standards, cleanroom practices, or ESD controls

Apply on Voyager's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/voyagertechnologiesinc/jobs/4356472009