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Optomechanical Assembly Technician

Anduril Industries · Not provided by source

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Last seen by MeritLog September 10, 2026Source: GreenhouseSource version: greenhouse-job-board-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Anduril Industries's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 10, 2026.

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Job details

Work model
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Salary
$41 – $55
Location
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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What the role asks for

What you'd do

  • Assemble and handle complex optical and optomechanical components (lenses, mirrors, prisms, filters, lasers, and fiber optics) into housings according to blueprints, engineering drawings, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Align optical systems using specialized equipment, including lasers, collimators, interferometers, autocollimators, and microscopes.
  • Accurately complete production logs, device history records (DHR), quality checklists, and enter test data into the company database.
  • Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose assembly failures or optical misalignments and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to implement corrective actions.

What they're asking for

  • 7+ years of experience in optical assembly, micro-assembly, or precision electronics manufacturing.Experience
  • Experience handling precision optical componentsSkill
  • Familiarity with automated fluid dispensing systemsSkill
  • High attention to detailSkill
  • Ability to carry 50 pounds for short periods of time.Skill
  • Ability to multitask stop/go into new assignments on short notice.Skill
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)Skill
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a United States Security ClearanceCredential
  • Experience with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systemsSkillPreferred
  • Experience with 5S practicesSkillPreferred
  • Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, effective time management, ability to work with minimal supervisionSkillPreferred
  • Experience using MicroscopesSkillPreferred
  • Experience with ESD processesSkillPreferred
  • Experience with imaging, optics and alignmentSkillPreferred

Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Assemble and handle complex optical and optomechanical components (lenses, mirrors, prisms, filters, lasers, and fiber optics) into housings according to blueprints, engineering drawings, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Align optical systems using specialized equipment, including lasers, collimators, interferometers, autocollimators, and microscopes. • Accurately complete production logs, device history records (DHR), quality checklists, and enter test data into the company database. • Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose assembly failures or optical misalignments and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to implement corrective actions. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 7+ years of experience in optical assembly, micro-assembly, or precision electronics manufacturing. • Experience handling precision optical components • Familiarity with automated fluid dispensing systems • High attention to detail • Ability to carry 50 pounds for short periods of time. • Ability to multitask stop/go into new assignments on short notice. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) • Eligible to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems • Experience with 5S practices • Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, effective time management, ability to work with minimal supervision • Experience using Microscopes • Experience with ESD processes • Experience with imaging, optics and alignment US Salary Range $41.35-$54.81 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. • Please always verify communications: • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com. • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 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