Senior​/Principal Laser​/Optical Technologist, Onsite

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We are seeking a dedicated R&D Technologist with experience in mechanical, optics and electronics. The technologist performs a variety of duties associated with the development, building, modifying, repairing, maintaining, aligning, evaluating, operating, of optical and electro-optical systems or components to support a wide variety of optical systems for customers and experiments supporting the centers missions. Works in a laboratory or field setting, operating, and maintaining optical systems, monitoring experiments, and making and recording observations to support the development, testing of scientific theories and high precision optical alignments on high consequence optical systems for our customers.

Supports documentation efforts, including preparing information for scientific and engineering reports and publications. Provides key support in the development of novel optical diagnostics and optical components and their implementation.

• Perform mechanical and/or opto-mechanical assembly.
• Build and maintain electronics and electromechanical equipment.
• Support nighttime missions or one that straddles a weekend.
• Maintain a strong safety theme and work within the defined safety envelope.
• Work with minimum supervision.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$74,700 - $144,400

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Associate degree in engineering or science or a high school diploma plus four (4) years' relevant experience

• Maintaining technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and operating procedures.
• Optical systems (Optical detectors, lasers, image formation, optical components, wavelength, etc.).

• Electronic and electromechanical experience, including work with electronic circuits, and the maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and complex cables.
• Basic qualifications with laboratory-level machine shop tools (e.g., mill, drill, lathe).
• Drawing experience for documentation such as Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, Solid Works.
• A strong dedication to positive teaming dynamics while attaining shared objectives, strong written and verbal skills, and detail oriented with a keen focus on customer service.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize and balance competing activities and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to be proactive and follow through on assignments.

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