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NSS · 4 days ago

Senior Solid State Laser Systems Technician

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

NSS is a long-standing company supporting the DOD and NASA, and they are seeking an experienced Senior Solid-State Laser Systems Technician. This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, alignment, and testing of advanced solid-state laser systems in a research laboratory environment.

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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

Qualification

Solid-state laser systemsOptical alignmentLaser diagnosticsPrototype developmentAcceptance testingWorkmanshipAttention to detailDocumentation

Required

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

Bachelor's degree, Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience (Relevant experience is valued over formal degree.)