Join the Team Behind the Optics That Safeguard the World
At Clear Align, we engineer mission-critical electro-optical systems—advanced infrared imagers, stabilized platforms, and laser assemblies—that empower warfighters, protect borders, and enable space exploration. Our customers include Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and other defense leaders who rely on us for precision, performance, and speed.
Our lean operation in Eagleville, PA is purpose-built for quality—focused on assembly, integration, and delivery of complex optical systems from space to ground applications with a small focused team.
This is a hands-on, high-responsibility environment for those who want more than just a desk job. You’ll have real ownership of outcomes, direct visibility into the impact of your work, and the chance to help advance electro optics along with some of the brightest minds.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
You’ll serve as a Quality Engineer supporting the inspection, test, and delivery of precision optical and mechanical assemblies for high-consequence missions. You’ll wear many hats: ensuring first-time-right quality, interfacing with customers, managing quality audits, and helping bring AI and analytics into our QA process.
- Inspect precision optical and mechanical components and assemblies, validating supplier data and verifying conformance to specs.
- Lead and document First Article Inspections (AS9102) and system-level testing on IR sensors, lasers, and stabilized EO assemblies.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions across internal and supplier-related issues.
- Support the preparation of critical QA documentation (CoCs, test reports, inspection data) and ensure shipping accuracy.
- Partner with engineering and production to reduce defects, optimize yields, and maintain a culture of quality excellence.
- Analyze defect trends, process performance, and test data using tools like Excel, Power BI, or Python.
- Participate or lead internal and supplier audits, support AS9100D and MIL-STD-810 compliance, and ensure audit readiness.
- Explore and implement AI-based quality tools, including automated inspection and reporting systems.
Position Requirements
What You Bring:
- Degree in Engineering or Physics or Relevant Work Experience
- Solid foundation in optical inspection techniques a plus (scratch/dig, interferometry, MTF testing)
- Familiarity with metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, drop gauges)
- AS9100 experience and understanding of aerospace or defense quality standards
- Strong written/verbal communication and data-driven mindset
- Comfortable working in a high-mix, low-volume environment with demanding priorities
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and file-based documentation systems
- Interest in emerging QA tools—AI, scripting (Python), or data visualization (Power BI) would be a plus
- Bonus: ASQ CQE/CQT certification, Visual Manufacturing ERP experience
Why Clear Align
We aren’t just another defense contractor. We’re a vertically integrated technology company solving hard problems with precision optics and embedded intelligence. Here, quality isn’t a checkbox—it’s a mission.
You’ll have influence, flexibility, and direct access to leadership. If you’re passionate about defense, optics, and hands-on engineering, this is your place. We value diversity, excellence, and innovation—and we back that with investment in our people. Our culture rewards clarity, ownership, and the pursuit of excellence.
Apply now to help us build optical systems that make the world safer, smarter, and more secure.