Technician

IC Resources; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Wellbeing perks

25 days annual leave

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking an Optical Technician to join a fast-growing photonics and space technology specialist in Oxford. You will assemble, integrate and test optical subsystems for ground station products and support system-level verification.

The role emphasizes precision alignment, troubleshooting and developing test equipment, with opportunities to travel internationally for deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical assembly, integration and testing environments.
• Hands-on experience building and testing complex optical systems.
• Strong optical laboratory and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working independently within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel internationally for customer deployments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate and test complex optical and optomechanical subsystems.
• Support system-level integration and verification of optical ground station products.
• Perform precision optical alignment and troubleshooting of optical assemblies.
• Develop, maintain and improve test equipment and ground support equipment.
• Manage component procurement, supplier coordination and incoming inspection activities.
• Maintain inventory and ensure availability of materials and components.
• Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation and controlled build procedures.
• Support customer deployments, installation activities and field maintenance when required.

Skills

Optical assembly

Optical testing

Laser communication systems

Precision alignment

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Job description

My client is looking for an Optical Technician, working on Assembly, Integration & Test, focusing on laser communication systems. You will be supporting production and deployment of optical ground stations. This is an exciting opportunity for a technician to work in a fast‑growing Photonics and space technology company.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate and test complex optical and optomechanical subsystems
• Support system‑level integration and verification of optical ground station products
• Perform precision optical alignment and troubleshooting of optical assemblies
• Develop, maintain and improve test equipment and ground support equipment
• Manage component procurement, supplier coordination and incoming inspection activities
• Maintain inventory and ensure availability of materials and components
• Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation and controlled build procedures
• Support customer deployments, installation activities and field maintenance when required

Requirements

• Experience in optical assembly, integration and test environments
• Hands‑on experience building and testing complex optical systems
• Strong optical laboratory and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working independently within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent attention to detail and quality‑focused approach
• Willingness to travel internationally for customer and deployment activities
• Experience with laser communication systems
• Precision optical alignment and optomechanical assembly expertise
• Experience transitioning products from prototype to serial production
• Experience improving manufacturing processes and production workflows

Benefits

Benefits include equity options, wellbeing perks, and 25 days annual leave.

If you are interested in the Optical Technician role, please apply or contact Ella Flynn for more details.