Senior Optics Technician

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Optics Technician

ID: 2025-68850
USA-AL-Cullman
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 10/22/2025
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Associates degree is required or equivalent, plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, youll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

**THIS IS A 2ND SHIFT POSITION**

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Optics Technician for General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) Precision Structures & Optics (PSO) located in Cullman, AL, youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for grinding and polishing metal mirrors for use in the most demanding applications, across the aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. This role requires precision, technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality. Our products are used in high performance sensing systems for targeting and acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and are hardened for the battlefield environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to grind and polish various types of metals or glass to tight surface flatness, surface quality and surface finish tolerances
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment to inspect mechanical dimensions, surface flatness and surface finish
• Experience in the manufacture or assembly of tight tolerance, complex geometry precision products, particularly within an aerospace or medical component machine shop
• Performs a variety of equipment/process operations involving an application or technical skills in a specific area (optical, mechanical, manufacturing, etc.)
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces

What sets you apart:

• Ability to work from blueprints, advanced drawings, process sheets and sketches to perform manufacturing operations with precision, quality, and safety
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; able to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a quick, effective manner
• People who are detail-oriented and strive for perfection
• Strong interpersonal skills to cooperate and work effectively with others
• Maintaining a high level of craftsmanship
• Ability to find safe, effective, and economical ways to improve productivity
• Driven and motivated, willingness to go beyond normal scope of position when requested

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning a development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

• • This position is fully on-site.
  • While on-site, you will be a part of the Cullman, AL facility.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $27.84 - USD $29.86 /Hr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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