Precision Optics Technician; Advanced

Job Title

Precision Optics Technician (Advanced)

37360

Rochester, NY

5/8 Mon–Fri

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Harris’s Optics department in Rochester, NY is seeking a dedicated Optics Manufacturing Technician to support the production of top‑tier optical components for advanced astronomical, high‑energy laser, and Earth imaging applications. You will work closely with engineers, operate precise optical equipment, and inspect components to ensure exceptional quality. Join a team of innovators in precision optics and contribute to groundbreaking projects.

• Operate assigned optical manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturing procedures, build documents, and safety requirements.
• Perform non‑routine setups of precision optical components and assemblies to verify conformance to specifications and drawings.
• Measure critical dimensions using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision instruments.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions to validate manufacturing criteria.
• Support development trials and process experiments under engineer direction and document results clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to communicate quality issues and support root cause investigations.
• Adjust manufacturing equipment parameters within defined bounds to meet requirements, understand cause/effect, and troubleshoot process issues to restore process stability.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Follow Total Productive Maintenance guidelines for manufacturing equipment and ensure calibration status is current.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or 2 years post‑secondary/Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to perform advanced setups and execute complex work across multiple fabrication processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot common process problems and restore stable execution within defined process limits.
• Ability to apply in‑process measurement and verification requirements with sound judgment.
• Ability to support less experienced technicians and communicate setup, handling, and process expectations clearly.

• Experience with multiple optics fabrication processes and non‑routine setups.
• Practical understanding of how wheel condition, dressing, slurry or coolant, and fixture setup affect process stability and part quality.
• Experience supporting trials, process improvements, or floor‑level corrective actions.
• Experience in a quality system environment (e.g., documented processes, sign‑offs, traceability).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $54,500–$101,500. L3

Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

Final date to receive applications:
August 04, 2026.

Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.