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DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR.

At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is "To protect with Light". Come join the family!

Job Summary

The Laser Technician at DRS Daylight Solutions will be responsible for material preparation, electro-optical-mechanical assembly, laser alignment, test and calibration, along with data collection and analysis in a manufacturing environment. The candidate will also perform rework on assemblies and/or systems in response to failures and nonconformance. This position requires a self-motivated, ambitious technician with the ability to work in a busy and rapidly changing manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on moderately complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment

• Responsible for testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical and mechanical assemblies

• Work from moderately complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches

• Design and test prototype assemblies and production units

• Use judgment in re-working or re-wiring to bring unit within quality control specifications

• Test, inspect, and repair electronic, optical or mechanical assemblies

• Work under minimal supervision and may provide guidance to other technicians

• Capable of performing related manufacturing processes

• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules

• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification

• May assist in training new team members

• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials

• Perform Key Performance Indicators:

• Meet production deadlines

• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)

• Raw material stock levels

• Compliance outcomes

• Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions

• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

• Perform alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of solid-state flashlight-pumped lasers and laser rangefinder optical systems

• Must use optical, mechanical, and electrical tools and test equipment for measurement, alignment, and testing

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area

• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills

• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices

• Soldering and wirebonding experience a plus

• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals

• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview

• Experience with MRP a plus

• Must have good mechanical skills

• Cleanroom experience a plus

The expected pay scale for this position is $25/hr - $34/hr. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, DRS Daylight Solutions considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LI-SF1 #INDDAY