Laser Systems Technician Solid State

Laser Systems Technician (Solid State) Herndon VA

Pay From: $95,000 Per year MUST:

Sr. Solid State Laser Systems Technician US Clearable

5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience with solid-state laser systems or high-power optical assemblies

Demonstrated experience supporting R&D or prototype laser development programs

Strong background in optical alignment, resonator setup, and laser diagnostics

Proven ability to execute complex builds based on verbal guidance and evolving requirements

High attention to detail, workmanship, and documentation

At least one of the preferred below needed:

• Experience with environmentally ruggedized or packaged laser systems
• Experience with non-linear optics and frequency conversion (e.g., SHG, OPO, OPA)
• Experience performing acceptance or qualification testing
• Experience working in small research teams or defense / government-funded programs

Bachelor's degree, Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience (Relevant experience is valued over formal degree.)

DUTIES:

The Sr. Solid State Laser Systems Technician support the hands-on assembly, integration, alignment, and testing of advanced solid-state laser systems in a research laboratory environment. This role works closely with laser, mechanical, and electrical engineers to execute builds based on verbal direction, sketches, and evolving documentation, particularly during early-stage prototype development As systems mature, the technician will also support formalized build and acceptance testing for deliverable hardware intended for operation in demanding environments.

Independently assemble, integrate, and align solid-state laser systems and subsystems

Build and align laser resonators, amplifiers, and non-linear frequency conversion modules

Support integration of lasers into mechanically and environmentally robust packaged systems

Execute optical alignment and troubleshooting with minimal supervision

Support early-stage prototype builds where procedures and designs may evolve

Perform performance characterization and diagnostic testing under engineering guidance

Execute formal acceptance and qualification testing for deliverable systems

Interpret verbal instructions, sketches, and partial documentation and translate them into high-quality hardware

Identify workmanship issues, integration risks, or build-related improvements and communicate them to the technical team

Accurately document configurations, alignment settings, and test results

Maintain lab organization, tooling, and laser safety practices

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".