Job Title: Photonics Engineering Technician C
Job Code: 31467
Job Location: Chantilly VA
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday Off) 1st Shift
Job Description: L3Harris has an immediate need for a Photonics Technician to join our talented team and support our customers. We are seeking a technical professional to help build integrate and test photonic components into larger system assemblies. This on-site position is based in Chantilly VA and involves conducting precision lab work at facilities throughout the greater Dulles VA area. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Essential Functions:
Execute fabrication assembly integration test or inspection processes in accordance with detailed work instructions and drawings such as: Optical Fiber Splicing and RecoatingFabrication assembly and inspection of photonic circuitsMechanical Builds and AssembliesMetal SolderingMicroscopy and Profilometry
Integration of COTS optical equipment (power meters & monitoring equipment optical laser sources etc.) per detailed architecture block diagrams and wiring diagrams
Assistance with equipment calibration in accordance with vender or custom calibration procedures
Communicate regularly with management to ensure team is meeting expectations for cost schedule and quality.
Ensure preventative maintenance is performed regularly in accordance with documentation.
Maintain and operate wire bonding photomasking epoxy application and other systems commonly used for optical device fabrication.
Maintain high standards for cleanliness workspace organization and reliability.
Qualifications:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and eligibility for Poly.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience with optical fiber handling components terminations and measurements
Experience with machining parts with standard tooling and shop equipment
Experience with alignment testing and inspection of precision optical systems
Experience with optical microscopy and metrology
Active TS/SCI with Poly
Required Experience:
IC
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