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Senior Solid State Laser Systems Technician

TalentRemedy  •  Herndon, VA (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description


Our client is seeking an experienced Solid-State Laser Systems Technician to 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.

The ideal candidate is a senior technician who is comfortable working in a research setting, can independently execute complex optical builds, and brings strong workmanship and lab discipline without owning the underlying laser architecture or design direction.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

  • Serve as an experienced lab resource for best practices and informal mentoring


Requirements


  • 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

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience

  • (Relevant experience is valued over formal degree.)

Desired Qualifications

  • 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

  • Comfort serving as a “go-to” lab technician for complex optical builds
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