Optician

Position Overview

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry, delivering next‑generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

The Optician is responsible for processing optics across a variety of production operations to support program initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Grind, polish, and figure various optical materials to specified tolerances based on manufacturing instructions.
• Operate machines and conduct hand operations on optical surfaces under light supervision across multiple short‑term projects.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and instructions to aid in machining and processing of optical materials.
• In concert with Engineering and other Optical Manufacturing Technicians, actively monitor process controls and instructions.
• Work with other Optical Manufacturing Technicians to develop basic machining and manufacturing skills while developing a specialization.
• Assist in maintaining productivity, efficiency, and meeting scheduled delivery dates through internal departmental communication and occasional external reporting.
• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Support Quality Calibration to maintain compliance.

Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Functional, technical, and computer skills.
• Familiarity with hand tools, manual measurement tools, computer‑controlled test equipment, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Customer‑focused and action‑oriented.
• Problem‑solving, analytical reasoning, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and perform multiple tasks simultaneously while affording top priority to business‑critical issues.
• Obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Location

Danbury, CT

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages.
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with industry‑leading company contributions.
• Three weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Four weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

EHS/Environmental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of time. The employee will use protective equipment to work with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by sending a request to View email address on click.appcast.io or contacting View phone number on click.appcast.io and pressing 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

This position also requires U.S. citizenship and, if the applicant is a dual citizen, the Company must obtain approval for access to the information required for this position.

Visa Restrictions

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre‑employment Screenings

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a credit check, background check, and drug screen.