FSO Lab Manager / Technician

What you'll do

• Manage the daily layout, cleanliness, and configuration control of the FSO lab.
• Perform production-level solder operations in accordance with IPC requirements.
• Track and schedule the calibration of all test equipment to ensure availability.
• Monitor and replenish inventory of fiber, connectors, solder, and other lab consumables.
• Maintain a safe optical environment by managing laser safety practices and ESD controls.
• Coordinate the scheduling and prioritization of shared lab resources across multiple programs.
• Maintain accurate lab documentation, equipment records, and as-built configurations.

What we're looking for

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must possess a Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance obtainable within a reasonable time.
• Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related field, or a Master's degree.
• Possess 2 years of relevant work experience if a Bachelor's or Technology degree is held.
• Must be able to perform solder operations at a production level quality per IPC requirements.
• Experience in free-space optical communications or laser/electro-optical systems (preferred).
• IPC certification (e.g., IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610) (preferred).
• Fiber optic certification (e.g., FOA CFOT) (preferred).