Systems Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, integration (including fiber splicing), and testing of optical communication systems.
• Work closely with engineering teams to support product development and testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures.
• Build and test first article units.
• Support laboratory operations and maintain test equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including optical, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
• Execute test procedures and record results with high attention to detail.
• Aid in troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Requirements

• Understanding of optical systems and components.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of quality control processes.
• Understanding of ESD protocols.
• Hardware builds.
• SAP.
• Inventory management.
• Optical engineering.
• Fiber optic splicing.
• Engineering technician / mechanical assembly experience.
• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Experience with interferometers.
• Lab management.
• Continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Photonics, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in optical systems or related technical field.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and testing procedures.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and procedure writing.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in related technical field.
• Experience with optical communication systems.
• Knowledge of clean room protocols.
• Familiarity with laser safety procedures.
• Experience with precision alignment of optical components.
• Experience in aerospace or satellite communications.

Skills

• Understanding of optical systems and components.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of quality control processes.
• Understanding of ESD protocols.
• Hardware builds.
• SAP.
• Inventory management.
• Optical engineering.
• Fiber optic splicing.
• Engineering technician / mechanical assembly experience.
• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Experience with interferometers.
• Lab management.
• Continuous improvement.