Optical Engineer

Attalon, Inc. • Warren Township, NJ

3d • $65,000 - $126,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Attalon is seeking an Optical Engineer to be part of a small, multi-discipline team of engineers as they develop high-tech laser systems for aerospace applications. This engineer will play a wide range of support roles, helping assemble and align lasers, splice optic fibers, set up measurement apparatus and character laser performance. A strong acumen and desire to spend time in the lab working with equipment is necessary. On-the-job training will be available to broaden skillsets. Variable entry levels are available based on the applicant’s experience and skillset.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Electronics Technology, Fiber Optics, or a related technical field, with 1-2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a lab with high-tech equipment.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, beam profilers, or signal generators.
• Experience with hand tools and basic power tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• Enthusiastic attitude.
• Willing to put in effort to meet schedule deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Technology, Fiber Optics, or a related technical field, with 2-4 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to program in LabView to build test sets for data collection.
• Experience assembling and splicing optical fiber and fiber-coupled components.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
• Strong soldering skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, repair, and testing of electrical, fiber optic, bulk optic, and opto-mechanical assemblies for lab experiments, prototypes, and customer deliverables, following detailed work instructions. This includes soldering, cable harness fabrication, and fiber optic splicing.
• Build and modify prototypes based on engineering specifications.
• Conduct functional testing of electrical and optical/fiber assemblies using various test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, beam profilers, and signal generators. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with assistance from designers, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Write test procedures and document test results accurately and thoroughly. Assist engineers in performing experiments and collecting measurement data.
• Assist engineers with setting up experiments and assembling test fixtures. Coordinate receiving of material and maintain inventory of components and supplies. Perform routine maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree