System Test Technician

CACI•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Photonics Ops South, a CACI company, is seeking a System Test Technician to test custom photonic, mechanical, and electrical hardware solutions for production Space flight Optical Inter Satellite Link Terminals. The technician will work independently as a skilled technical specialist and support test engineers in improving test procedures. Work is typically performed in a cleanroom and requires appropriate safety precautions. This is a first-shift position with up to 10% travel within the continental United States.

Requirements

Experience testing custom, complex electromechanical and optical assemblies.
Experience using optical sources, power meters, and optical spectrum analyzers to test optical components.
General understanding of basic electrical and photonic principles.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions or test procedures.
Five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in a related technical field is desirable.
Microelectronic assembly experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform optical or electrical testing and characterization as specified by work instructions.
Execute and support environmental testing, including Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) testing, vibration testing, and hardware integration.
Follow test procedures independently and record detailed test data in travelers and MES.
Document test failures in the failure reporting system.
Support maintenance of cleanroom test equipment and tooling.