Optical Assembly & Potting Tech II
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Production
Overview
Location: HMA
03: ISR Systems - Westford HO 7 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886 USA
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Location: HMA
03: ISR Systems - Westford HO 7 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
At Raytheon
, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Role This position is for an Optical Assembly & Potting Tech II, in support of the Global ISR Sensors and Software business. The role involves testing and inspecting optical components and systems using electro-optical, metrology, and inspection tools and software. This person will liaise with other departments to ensure the Optical Assembly meets the required demands. This position will be located onsite at our Westford, MA facility (NSI TE).
WhatYou Will Do
- Test and inspect optical components and systems using a variety of electro-optical, metrology, and inspection tools and software.
- Perform intricate/complex assembly and potting of optical components within specified tolerances.
- Interpret blueprints, work orders, engineering plans, specifications, reference planes, designs sketches and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) for operation, material, and dimensional requirements.
- Pull kits from holding rack in production order.
- Perform various optical potting operations such as coating elements, stacking/assembly of optics, alignments, grinding, cleaning, or applying adhesives.
- Use machine and hand tools to perform operations.
- Set up and monitor chambers.
- Conduct various quality inspections such as pressure testing or pull testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. GED in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
- Due to programs and projects this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- SAP experience.
- Experience working with Electro-Optical assemblies used in surveillance and reconnaissance systems.
- Optics/mechanical/electro-optical experience.
- Clean room experience.
- Good dexterity skills required due to delicate handling of precision optical components.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and good overall communication skills.
- Familiarity with Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently within a team environment.
- Shift flexibility is critical.
- Team-oriented – actively participates and steps in for other commodities as needed.
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules,…
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