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We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. \nForge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies \nThe future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. \nYou’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. \nIf you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager. \nPosition Summary \nThe Manufacturing Engineer, Optics Lab is responsible for developing, improving, documenting, validating, and sustaining manufacturing processes used to assemble, align, inspect, test, handle, and integrate optical and optomechanical hardware. This role translates engineering requirements into repeatable production methods and supports operations, optical engineering, quality, supply chain, and program teams to achieve safety, cleanliness, optical performance, quality, delivery, cost, and production-readiness objectives. Scope and independence increase by level. \nKey Responsibilities \nDevelop, document, and improve optical and optomechanical manufacturing processes, work instructions, travelers, routings, process specifications, tooling, fixtures, and production controls. \nSupport new product introduction, prototype builds, pilot production, production release, capacity planning, and sustaining production within the optics lab. \nDevelop and validaterepeatable methods for optical cleaning, handling, bonding, mounting, alignment, focus adjustment, inspection, metrology, and final integration. \nTranslate optical drawings, alignment requirements, tolerances, test requirements, and contamination controls into executable production documentation and acceptance criteria. \nDesign, procure, qualify, and sustain optical assembly fixtures, alignment tooling, metrology setups, test equipment, process aids, and environmental controls. \nAnalyze yield, alignment performance, optical test results, defects, rework, cycle time, labor hours, process capability, and production constraints. \nDrive root cause analysis and corrective action for optical performance issues, contamination events, workmanship defects, alignment escapes, equipment variation, and process instability. \nWork with optical, mechanical, electrical, test, and quality engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly sequence, tolerance allocation, testability, reliability, and cost. \nSupport nonconformance reviews, material review board activities, engineering change implementation, and disposition of optical components and assemblies. \nEstablish process controls for cleanliness, electrostatic discharge, environmental conditions, material shelf life, adhesive preparation and cure, calibration, and tool control as applicable. \nDevelop training and qualification requirements for optical technicians, assemblers, inspectors, and production leads; provide hands-on build and troubleshooting support. \nSupport supplier technical reviews, incoming inspection criteria, process transfers, and production readiness for optical components, coatings, assemblies, and specialized services. \nParticipate in design reviews, production readiness reviews, risk reviews, PFMEA activities, capacity reviews, and continuous improvement events. \nEnsure optics-lab manufacturing processes comply withcustomer requirements, safety practices, quality procedures, configuration controls, and applicable industry standards. \nMentor less experienced engineers and technical personnel as appropriate forlevel. \nRequired Qualifications \nBachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, or a relatedtechnical discipline. \nKnowledge of manufacturing process development, production documentation, root cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement methods. \nWorking knowledge of optical assembly, alignment, inspection, metrology, precision handling, or optomechanical integration principles. \nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, optical drawings, bills of material, specifications, work instructions, test data, and acceptance requirements. \nStrong communication, hands-on problem-solving, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination skills. \nPreferred Qualifications \nExperience in aerospace, defense, space, medical, laser, imaging, lidar, semiconductor, or other high-reliability optical manufacturing environments. \nExperience supporting productionoptical alignment, precision bonding, optical cleaning, contamination control, metrology, environmental testing, or failure analysis. \nFamiliarity with interferometers, autocollimators, collimators, alignment telescopes, microscopes, power meters, beam profilers, coordinate measurement systems, or related optical lab equipment. \nFamiliarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, control plans, statistical process control, measurement system analysis, process capability, and process validation. \nExperience with ERP/MRP, MES, PLM, CAD, data-acquisition systems, statistical analysis tools, MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering tools. \nExperience with AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA workmanship standards, cleanroomor contamination-control practices, ESD controls, or related production standards. \nMust be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at the level required for the position and applicable government contract. The position also requires appropriate access eligibility and a need-to-know. Clearance eligibility is determined by the U.S. Government.\nThe good-faith base salary range(OR hourly range)for this role is$125,000-$145,000at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future. \nVoyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence. \nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. \nVoyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. \nMinority/Female/Disabled/Veteran \nThe statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. 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