# Optical Technician

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d4e69676-a350-4c35-aa34-b97044555e86

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

- Employment type: full time
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 75000 – 110000 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports the design and testing of precision optical and photonic systems for defense and aerospace applications, requiring hands-on assembly, alignment, and verification work. It suits technicians with 6+ years of optical or electro-optical experience who are comfortable working in cleanroom environments and want to contribute to mission-critical technology in a fast-paced engineering setting.

_Our summary, not Voyager's wording._

## Skills named

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), LabVIEW, MATLAB, SAP

## Required

- Associate degree in Electro-Optics, Photonics, Electronics Technology, or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum 6 years of hands-on optical or electro-optical technician experience in defense, aerospace, or precision optics manufacturing
- Demonstrated proficiency in optical alignment, interferometric testing, and precision opto-mechanical assembly
- Proficiency with optical test instruments including interferometers and autocollimators
- Ability to read and interpret optical and mechanical engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience with cleanroom operations at ISO Class 5-7
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance at time of hire
- U.S. Citizen or eligible to be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR regulations

## Nice to have

- Coursework or training in geometrical optics, laser principles, or optical instrumentation
- Experience with fiber optic systems, free-space laser systems, or infrared imaging systems
- Prior experience supporting MIL-SPEC or government-contracted programs
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems like SAP or Oracle
- Data reduction tools experience with Excel, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
- Experience with LIDAR, EO/IR sensor systems, or directed energy systems
- Familiarity with Zemax or Code V optical design software
- IPC-610 or J-STD-001 soldering and electronics assembly certification
- Experience with laser safety protocols and Laser Safety Officer assistant role
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement training

Apply on Voyager's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/voyagertechnologiesinc/jobs/4240547009