Assembly Technician - Optics Team

Botany NSW 2019, Australia

About the role

Assembly Technician - Optics Team Assembly Technician - Optics Team Advanced Navigation is the world’s most determined innovator in AI robotics and navigation technologies across land, air, sea and space applications. Founded on a culture of research and discovery, Advanced Navigation's mission is to be the catalyst of the autonomy revolution. Fields of expertise include artificial intelligence, underwater sonar, GNSS, radio frequency systems, inertial sensors, robotics, quantum sensors and photonics. Today, Advanced Navigation is a supplier to some of the world's largest companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Tesla, NASA, Apple, and General Motors. Discover it for yourself: https://youtu.be/F7uAqs1gtuk OVERVIEW OF ROLE Never worked with fiber optics before? No problem. If you have a background in basic electro-mechanical assembly, soldering, or using hand tools to build small components, we will train you on everything related to optical fiber. We are looking for someone with steady hands, strong attention to detail, and a desire to learn new technical skills. You will work in a clean, modern manufacturing environment building key parts for our navigation equipment. What You’ll Do Day-to-Day Basic Assembly: Assemble small electronic and mechanical components using standard hand tools, tweezers, and simple benchtop equipment. Learn Fiber Optics: Follow clear step-by-step instructions to learn how to prepare, handle, and route delicate optical fiber cables (full on-the-job training provided). Soldering & Wiring: Perform basic soldering and wire harnessing where required. Quality & Testing: Conduct simple visual inspections and basic test checks to make sure built parts meet quality standards. Follow Work Instructions: Work cleanly and safely by following standard operating procedures (SOPs). What We Are Looking For Relevant Experience: Previous experience in basic electronic, mechanical, or bench assembly work. Fine Manual Dexterity: Comfortable working with small parts and tools under a magnifying glass or microscope. Good Eye for Detail: Takes pride in neat, accurate work and catching small defects. Willingness to Learn: Eager to learn fiber optics and pick up new assembly techniques. Team Player: Clear communication skills and a reliable, positive attitude. What We Offer Full training provided: We will teach you fiber optic handling, fusion splicing, and specialized assembly from scratch. Great working environment: Clean, indoor, climate-controlled workspace with modern facilities. Career growth: Learn specialized skills in a fast-growing high-tech industry. Apply now Manufacturing & Supply Chain Botany, Australia Share on: Apply now Terms of service Privacy Cookies Powered by Rippling

About Advanced Navigation

Advanced Navigation is a privately owned Australian company that specializes in the development of navigation technologies and robotics. The company has a focus on generating products of the highest quality standard, both in terms of hardware and software. The company's founders came from a background in mission-critical robotics built to military specifications, and this can be seen through Advanced Navigation's products. Advanced Navigation's engineers have specialized expertise across a broad range of fields including sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, AI, and algorithms.

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Job details

Location

Botany NSW 2019, Australia

Company

NameAdvanced Navigation
IndustryAerospace
Team Size3

Funding

Total raised

$110M

Last stage

Series C

Investors

Airtree Ventures
KKKR
MMain Sequence Ventures
IIn-Q-Tel
AAlpha Intelligence Capital

Founders

Chris Shaw

Chris Shaw

CEO & Co-Founder

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Xavier Orr

Xavier Orr

Co-Founder

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