Senior Solid State Laser Systems Technician

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.

• 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