Lead Optical Manufacturing Engineer - Space Technologies
Avinc
Albuquerque, NM, USA
$111,500 - $158,025; not specified; excellent bene...
In-office
Optical assembly, integration, and test
Develop optical manufacturing processes
Design tooling and fixtures
Avinc is seeking a Lead Optical Manufacturing Engineer to join their Manufacturing Engineering Team focused on space technologies. The role involves translating optical system designs into sustainable production processes for high-precision optical products, requiring hands-on experience in cleanroom environments
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Team within our Space Technologies area is responsible for developing and scaling assembly, integration, and test operations for next-generation space systems, including optical payloads, laser communication terminals, and space-qualified hardware for satellite and orbital applications.
This role is ideal for hands-on engineers who thrive on building and testing complex, high-precision optical products in cleanroom settings and take a methodical, innovative approach to pioneering and scaling production for defense and space missions.
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
Matching Summary
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Avinc is seeking a Lead Optical Manufacturing Engineer to join their Manufacturing Engineering Team focused on space technologies. The role involves translating optical system designs into sustainable production processes for high-precision optical products, requiring hands-on experience in cleanroom environments.
Salary
$111,500 - $158,025; Not specified; excellent benefits package
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Optical assembly, integration, and test
Develop optical manufacturing processes
Design tooling and fixtures
Root cause analysis for non-conformances
Cleanroom environments (ISO Class 5 or better)
Nice-to-have
Hands-on engineers
Methodical, innovative approach
Collaborative, hands-on attitude
Continuous improvement methodologies
Key Requirements
6 years total relevant experience
3 years optical assembly, integration, alignment, test