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. Required Education, Experience, & Skills 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 Education, Experience, & Skills 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.
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. 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.