R&D Technician

AOSense, Inc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quantum technology seeks an R&D Technician specializing in precision assembly and testing. The role involves collaboration with engineers to develop advanced sensors and atomic clocks, requiring hands-on experience and attention to detail. Candidates should possess a relevant associate degree and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan

Stock plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in precision mechanical assembly of prototypes and products.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment.
• Experience in an R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicists and engineers to assemble and test quantum sensor hardware.
• Procure components and track inventories.
• Align lasers through optical systems.

Skills

Precision mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

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Company Overview

AOSense, Inc. is the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative quantum technologies employing atom optics. Our products use frequency-stabilized lasers and atoms in a vacuum cell to measure accelerations, rotations, magnetic fields, and time with unparalleled accuracy and stability. Our staff includes physicists, engineers, and technicians with expertise covering a wide array of disciplines. Our teams are dynamic and fast paced since our hardware is cutting edge.

Company Overview

AOSense, Inc. is the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative quantum technologies employing atom optics. Our products use frequency-stabilized lasers and atoms in a vacuum cell to measure accelerations, rotations, magnetic fields, and time with unparalleled accuracy and stability. Our staff includes physicists, engineers, and technicians with expertise covering a wide array of disciplines. Our teams are dynamic and fast paced since our hardware is cutting edge.

Position Summary

We are seeking an R&D technician who specializes in precision assembly and testing. As a hands-on R&D Technician at AOSense, you will work with physicists and engineers to build and test high-performance, fieldable accelerometers, gyroscopes, gravimeters, atomic clocks, frequency standards, and magnetometers, as well as component technologies that we sell commercially to the R&D community.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicists and engineers to assemble and test complex quantum sensor and atomic clock hardware

Procure and track inventories of mechanical, optical, vacuum, and electrical components

Coordinate component and subsystem fabrication, assembly, and test

Assemble precision mechanical systems

Align lasers through optical systems

Procure and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies

Collaborate with engineers to define and implement test plans

Bake out and leak test vacuum systems

Document and report results of validation testing

Requirements

Demonstrated success in precision mechanical assembly of prototypes and products

Enthusiasm for developing expertise in new fabrication disciplines

Proven organizational skills and attention to detail

Hands-on experience with test equipment

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Applicants should thrive in a dynamic environment

U.S. Government contracts require applicants to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents

Desired Experience

Expertise aligning and securing micro-optical components

Hands-on experience with vacuum system assembly and testing

Adept in glovebox assembly work

Sensitivity to cleanliness requirements of vacuum and optical assemblies

Skilled in mechanical prototyping, including basic machining and finishing operations

Practical experience with advanced bonding methods, including soldering, brazing, and adhesives

Proficiency with SolidWorks mechanical design software

Familiarity with electronics prototyping, including reading schematics, PCB fabrication, assembly, soldering, and rework

Experience testing low-noise analog, mixed-signal, and rf electronics

Basic knowledge of data acquisition and analysis software such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python

Education And Experience

Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent professional experience, with experience in an R&D environment

Benefits

Salary depends on qualifications and experience

Medical and dental

Retirement

Stock plan

AOSense is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disability status, or any other federal, state or local protected class.

AOSense is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are disabled and require special assistance or a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment with AOSense, then please contact us via email at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) x210

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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