Assembler I

ABOUT OUR MISSION:

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Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Electro-Optical Assembler I is responsible for assembling, aligning, testing and configuring optical, electronic, mechanical components. Work is performed in accordance with released procedures, drawings, schematics and wiring tables.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quality control of assembly and alignment processes
• Clean and assemble optical assemblies
• Calibrate laser Collimator systems
• Test assemblies and systems using testing software; download firmware
• Record test and build data into databases as assemblies are tested
• Assemble cables, plugs and wire harnesses
• Assemble circuit card assemblies and subassemblies
• Assemble major assemblies and subassemblies for various systems
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly and organized work area
• Responsible for safe handling of all solvents and epoxies
• Performs in process and final inspections of production products to assure conformance to quality standards, including serialization and packaging prior to shipment

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 5 years of assembly experience
• Understand the basic concepts of optics, electronics assembly, electrical assembly and mechanical assembly
• Ability to perform well and maintain production flow under noisy and disruptive situations
• Familiarity with the metric measuring system
• Excellent dexterity and good eyesight. Requires assembly of small components and fine adjustments to close tolerances.
• Measurements using both linear and digital vernier scales of calipers
• Working knowledge of color codes and capability to identify components
• Proficient with ESD safety requirements
• Experience with optics handling and cleaning
• Ability to follow established inspection procedures
• Must be able to read and understand mechanical and electronic drawings, diagrams and layouts
• Work independently and be reliable
• Read and interpret engineering specifications from text and drawings
• Use of measuring tolls and hand tools
• Read mechanical drawings and blueprints
• Use a variety of tools and precision measuring instruments
• Able to fit, align, calibrate and adjust parts and mechanical units to meet specifications and requirements
• Able to fit and bond parts and mechanical parts using adhesives to meet specifications and requirements
• Able to self-check and inspect work in process.
• Able to stand for 8 hours a day

• Requires U.S. Citizenship

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment
• Experience with 5S housekeeping practices
• Good hand soldering skills
• Familiar with standard shop practices used in defense-related industries
• Experience performing complicated set-up and testing for incoming an in-process inspection of flat and spherical optics 
• Experience in the handling and mounting of IR components into lens assemblies and systems
• Working knowledge of color code and capability to identify components
• Experience with IPC 610 workmanship standards
• Experience with ISO-9000 series of standards or other similar standards
• Experience working in an ITAR environment

TRAVEL: minimal travel requirements if any

EEO STATEMENT & ACCESSIBILITY:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
• EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).