Laser Testing Technician

About the role

As a Laser Testing Technician at Arete, you will be responsible for calibrating and testing AIRTRAC lasers. You will be part of a team designing, developing, testing, and producing lasers. Your duties include aligning lasers, setting up testing benches, and calibrating and testing production lasers. Additionally, you will contribute to building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying developmental and production electronic and optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Align lasers
• Set up testing benches
• Calibrate and test production 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, cameras, lasers, and detectors
• Ability to produce professional documentation and thoroughly document setups and test results
• AA/AS in a Technical or Engineering field or similar relevant discipline (minimum 2 years of experience preferred, or significant relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement)
• Good communication skills
• Detail oriented

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills
• Experience with optical alignment and/or imaging
• Experience with optical and environmental testing

Skills

• Strong computer skills
• Experience with optical and environmental testing

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, programs, and perks:

• 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, cameras, lasers, and detectors
• Ability to produce professional documentation and thoroughly document setups and test results
• A minimum of an AA/AS in a Technical or Engineering field or similar relevant discipline (with 2 years of experience preferred, or significant relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement)
• Good communication skills
• Detail oriented

Nice to Have

• Strong computer skills
• Experience with optical alignment and/or imaging
• Experience with optical and environmental testing

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000; 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.