Optics Technician
Posted 28 Jul 2026
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
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Optics Technician
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
** Eligible to obtain CAC Card
** Eligible to obtain T3 clearance
** Location: Camp Kinser, Okinawa Japan
The Optics Technician role requires applying practical knowledge of Infantry weapons and small arms repair, rebuild, and modifications in support of Marine Expeditionary Forces. The technician will provide services to perform preventative maintenance and make repairs of ground support equipment.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Optics Technician: Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Optics Technician Responsibilities Include:
- Inspect and repair AN/PVS-24A, AN/PEQ-15, AN/PVS-14, AN/PVS-7B, and common DOW small arms equipment.
- Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair services on small arms and infantry weapons in the field and in the shop.
- Apply practical expertise in small arms and infantry weapons repair, rebuild, modification, and related materials, equipment, facilities, and production methods.
- Plan, assess, advise, monitor, and resolve production issues for remanufacturing, rebuild, repair, and modification of infantry weapons, weapons systems, and small arms equipment.
- Inspect small arms during removal, disassembly, repair, alteration, overhaul, installation, and modification, including rifles, pistols, shotguns, grenade launchers, and light/heavy machine guns.
- Review work orders to verify all required repairs, modifications, and actions are complete and properly initialed by mechanics and technicians in the correct locations.
- Complete and sign inspection reports, certifying that vehicles, equipment, components, and workmanship meet prescribed standards, specifications, and required parameters.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key systems and equipment typically worked on include:
- Night vision devices (e.g., AN/PVS-7, AN/PVS-14 goggles, AN/PEQ-2/15/16 weapon-mounted IR lasers/illuminators)
- Thermal imaging sights
- Laser designators and rangefinders