Manufacturing Engineer - Optics
Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in optics to join their team in San Diego, CA. This role involves developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes for assembling, aligning, inspecting, testing, handling, and integrating optical and optomechanical hardware. The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with various teams, including operations, optical engineering, quality, supply chain, and program management, to ensure objectives related to safety, cleanliness, optical performance, quality, delivery, cost, and production readiness are met.
Key responsibilities include developing and documenting optical and optomechanical manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production controls. The engineer will support new product introductions, prototype builds, pilot production, and sustaining production within the optics lab. They will also design, procure, qualify, and sustain optical assembly fixtures, alignment tooling, metrology setups, test equipment, process aids, and environmental controls. Additionally, the role involves analyzing yield, alignment performance, optical test results, defects, rework, cycle time, labor hours, process capability, and production constraints.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline. A strong understanding of manufacturing process development, production documentation, root cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement methods is essential. Experience with optical assembly, alignment, inspection, metrology, precision handling, or optomechanical integration principles is also required. The ability to interpret engineering drawings, optical drawings, and related documentation is crucial.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Voyager Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The company fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging employees to contribute to mission-critical solutions in defense, national security, and space technology sectors.
Joining Voyager Technologies provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that advance human progress and fortify national security. The company values individuals who are wired to solve, build, adapt, and lead, offering a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real.