Jr Optics Technician - Space Force Range Contract

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Junior Optics Technician for a Space Force Range Contract. The role involves inspecting, repairing and maintaining optics and optical equipment in a lab environment, with depot-level maintenance and support to installation and modification projects.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, adjust, align, repair and refurbish Optics Prime Mission Equipment (PME) and associated support equipment using optical test and measurement workstations in a lab environment.
• Perform depot-related repairs and refurbishments using mechanical drawings, electrical/electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering sketches, Technical Orders and vendor/shop manuals.
• Support optical equipment installations, modifications and removal projects.
• Perform preventive depot maintenance, unscheduled depot-level maintenance and emergency depot-level maintenance on optics range PME.
• Perform other duties and cross-utilization as assigned.

Required profile

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Two or more years of applicable experience in optics and optical theory or applicable range experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend mechanical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical orders and vendor manuals; good oral and written communication; ability to work independently and perform intermediate-complexity repairs.
• Preferred: ability to perform system diagnostics, install and troubleshoot equipment software and hardware.
• Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or weekends for project or mission requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain a DoD NAC background check, which includes U.S. citizenship, and hold a valid U.S. driver's license.

Required skills

• Training and certification in optical analysis and design software such as LUPI, ZYGO Metro Pro, Optikos, Op Test, LabVIEW and Imatest (preferred).
• Preferred: factory training in Cinetel telescope repair and Schneider lens repair.
• Proficiency with electro-optical test equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of optical theory, interferometry, wave theory and aberrations, and of environmental and OSHA standards.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $28.62-$35.73, depending on geography, market, skills, education and experience; possible bonus or long-term incentive awards.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, long- and short-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave and paid holidays.