Laser Technician
About the role
As a Laser Technician at Arete, you will be responsible for building and aligning AIRTRAC lasers, which involves handling and cleaning optics, mounting these optics with different epoxies, and working with a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to design, develop, test, and produce lasers. Your duties will include the fine-tuning and alignment of optical components and lasers, contributing to the building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying developmental and production electronic and optical systems, and handling the setup and use of complex optical equipment.
Responsibilities
- Build and align AIRTRAC lasers
- Handle and clean optics
- Mount optics with different epoxies
- Work with a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians
- Design, develop, test, and produce lasers
- Fine-tune and align optical components and lasers
- Contribute to building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying developmental and production electronic and optical systems
- Handle the setup and use of complex optical equipment
- Conduct optical measurements and testing to support laser alignment, laser fabrication, and laser performance measurements
Requirements
- Familiarity with electronic and optical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, optical sensors, spectrometers, cameras, lasers, and detectors
- Ability to produce professional documentation and thoroughly document setups and test results
- AA/AS in Optical Engineering/Physics or similar relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience, or significant relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement
- Less experience will be required with a 4-year degree in Engineering or Physics
- Good communication skills
- Excellent fine motor skills
Qualifications
- Strong computer skills
- Background in optical alignment and/or imaging
Skills
- Strong computer skills
- Background in optical alignment and/or imaging
Benefits
- Health & Wellness Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Vision Reimbursement
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Financial Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Work-Life Balance Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
What We Value
- Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
- Integrity and responsibility in all actions
- Collaboration across teams and specialties
- Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
- Passion for national security and excellence
Experiences and Background We Look For
- Familiarity with electronic and optical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, optical sensors, spectrometers, cameras, lasers, and detectors
- Ability to produce professional documentation and thoroughly document setups and test results
- AA/AS in Optical Engineering/Physics or similar relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience, or significant relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement
- Less experience will be required with a 4-year degree in Engineering or Physics
- Good communication skills
- Excellent fine motor skills
Nice to Have (Preferred Skills)
- Strong computer skills
- Background in optical alignment and/or imaging
- Excellent fine motor skills
Pay Range
The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.