Research Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Experience installing, aligning, and operating instrumentation on high-energy or high-power laser systems.
• Proficiency with data-acquisition systems and test equipment such as power meters, beam profilers, and high-speed cameras.
• Experience with beam characterization techniques, thermal and high-speed diagnostics, and laser instrumentation.
• Knowledge of laser-material interaction, destructive effects testing, and laser-induced damage mechanisms.
• Familiarity with motion control systems, opto-mechanical hardware, and precision alignment techniques.
• Knowledge of ANSI Z136 laser safety standards and operation of Class 4 laser systems.
• Experience supporting DoD directed energy or survivability/vulnerability testing and associated modeling and simulation.

Nice To Haves

• Strong hands-on experience with laser diagnostics, target-response instrumentation, and the delivery of quality test data to modeling and simulation teams.
• Strong foundation in laser diagnostics, instrumentation, and test operations.
• Demonstrated experience setting up and aligning optical and electronic measurement systems that incorporate components such as mirrors, lenses, beam splitters, cameras, power meters, and alignment systems.
• Proficient with electronic and optical test equipment and data-acquisition systems.
• Capable of keeping high-energy laser facilities instrumented, calibrated, and operating safely.
• Strong mix of initiative, analytical skill, relevant hands-on experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with scientists, engineers, and modelers.
• Comfortable translating experimental objectives into practical instrumentation setups.
• Adapting diagnostic configurations to evolving test requirements.
• Developing practical solutions to challenging laser effects testing problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced research environment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing instrumentation layouts for complex test configurations
• Selecting and installing sensors and optical diagnostics
• Troubleshooting alignment and data-quality issues
• Resolving system anomalies during test
• Reducing first-look data
• Documenting test configuration
• Supporting the local metrology laboratories that focus on laser coupling, beam characterization, and related measurements used to anchor effects models

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Unlimited Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Participation in Radiance Technologies ESOP
• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus