Laser/Optics Lab Technician (Associate–Senior) – Onsite

Boeing

New Mexico

On-site

USD 54,000 - 102,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) seeks an Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior Laser/Optics/Mechanical Lab Technician at the Starfire Optical Range in Albuquerque, NM. The role supports AFRL in Space Domain Awareness using ground-based telescopes, collaborating with engineers and technicians to design, test, and align complex optical and laser systems.

Expect onsite work with responsibilities spanning testing, maintenance, and operation of optical equipment.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in engineering technician, construction or facilities maintenance disciplines.
  • 2+ years of experience working with powered hand tools or equipment.
  • Willing and able to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Plans, conducts, and documents tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies
  • Troubleshoots and resolves complex laboratory and test-related problems
  • Coordinates test laboratory activities, maintenance and repairs, and personnel training
  • Assists government agencies, safety and hazardous materials teams in the event of emergencies
  • Assists engineers and senior technicians with efforts such as optical alignment, maintenance, and repair
  • Serve as a crew member for tests, being trained in optics, lasers, telescopes, and telescope mount operations

Skills

Laboratory testing
Troubleshooting
Optics/Lasers familiarity
Electrical systems experience

Tools

Test equipment operation
Computer-based analysis tools

Job description

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) seeks an Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior Laser/Optics/Mechanical Lab Technician at the Starfire Optical Range in Albuquerque, NM. The role supports AFRL in Space Domain Awareness using ground-based telescopes, collaborating with engineers and technicians to design, test, and align complex optical and laser systems.

Expect onsite work with responsibilities spanning testing, maintenance, and operation of optical equipment.

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