Job Description

Job Description

Electo-optical technicians with experience in the support of laser hardware test and assembly in a production environment. Will construct, adapt and modify assemblies, systems and sub-systems of electro-optical, diode pumped Lasers and troubleshoot and correct malfunctions. They will run acceptance tests using associated test equipment to customer specifications and perform routine analysis of data to check and verify applicability, practicality and accuracy. They will perform alignment of optical hardware to meet customer specifications. They must be able to ensure accuracy of paperwork to government standards.
 

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

Candidates should have experience working with infrared solid-state and/or fiber lasers, including working with laser diodes, opto-mechanical hardware, and laser crystals.  Experience working with laser control equipment such as power supplies, temperature controllers and pulse generators. Need experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters and spectrometers. Experience with handling and cleaning sensitive optical elements, such as mirrors and crystals is needed.  
 

Preferred Skills and Education

Experience with aligning free-space laser resonators, working with Q-switched or pulsed infrared lasers, and splicing fiber optics is highly desired.  Experience with the assembly and alignment of military optical systems is desired.
 

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.