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Associate Optical Fabrication Technician

Leonardo DRS
Melbourne, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Job ID: 114443

Location: Melbourne FL

Schedule: 4/10 1st/Day

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

  • Understand a complex system with a laser path containing optics, mirrors, and beam splitters
  • Experience with energy detectors, beam analyzers, oscilloscopes and autocollimators
  • Should understand fundamental optics principles and is capable of inspecting for surface quality defects of optics
  • Provide routine technical support to engineers and scientists on standard components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
  • Responsibilities may include testing, modifying, reworking, repairing, and building electronic, optical or mechanical assemblies.
  • Work from standard wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
  • Design and/or test prototype assemblies and production units
  • Capable of performing related manufacturing processes
  • Interpret and follow 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
  • 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
  • Position requires the ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions
  • Ability to read, and possibly develop, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion, and directs personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

Job Responsibilities Part II

  • Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
  • Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
  • Soldering and wire bonding 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 hand and eye coordination

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

  • Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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.

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