Engineering Technician D

Job Description:

Client has an immediate need for an Engineering Technician to join our talented team and support our customers. We are seeking a technical professional with hands-on experience in building testing or assembling precision components who will help build integrate and test photonic components into larger system assemblies. Were looking for candidates with a solid technical foundation from electronics mechanical systems optical work machine shop operations or related fields who can read and follow technical specifications and work with precision equipment.

If you have experience interpreting engineering drawings following detailed procedures working with machining equipment (lathes mills CNC) or working in lab/manufacturing environments your skills are transferable here. While photonics experience is a plus its not required we provide comprehensive on-the-job training to help technicians from other technical disciplines learn photonics-specific skills including fiber optics handling optical alignment techniques and specialized testing procedures. If you have the technical aptitude and attention to detail well teach you the rest.

Essential Functions:
Execute fabrication assembly integration test or inspection processes in accordance with detailed work instructions and drawings such as: Optical Fiber Splicing and Recoating Fabrication assembly and inspection of photonic circuits Mechanical Builds and Assemblies Metal Soldering Microscopy and Profilometry.
Experience with machining parts with standard tooling and shop equipment.
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.
Experience with precision building and assembly operations.
Working knowledge of engineering processes and methodologies.
Ability to interpret and execute technical specifications.
A polygraph examination is required due to program clearance requirements. The polygraph may be expired (beyond the standard 5-year validity period).

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/SCI clearance.