Senior Laser Systems Technician

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Laser Systems Technician to join a hands-on lab team in Sterling, VA. The role focuses on assembly, alignment, integration, and testing of advanced optical and solid-state laser hardware for prototype development and finalized systems.

You will assemble laser hardware, perform precision alignment, troubleshoot issues, and document configurations and results, while maintaining safe lab practices and contributing to R&D activities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with solid-state lasers, high-power optics, or complex optical systems
• Strong experience with optical alignment, laser diagnostics, and lab equipment
• Background supporting R&D, prototype development, or low-volume hardware
• Ability to independently assemble and troubleshoot complex optical systems
• Experience with nonlinear optics (SHG, OPO, OPA) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate solid-state laser and optical systems
• Perform precision optical and laser alignment
• Build and align laser resonators, amplifiers, and optical assemblies
• Troubleshoot laser hardware and optical performance issues
• Support prototype builds, R&D activities, and system integration
• Perform laser diagnostics, performance testing, and characterization
• Assist with acceptance and qualification testing
• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, procedures, and technical direction
• Document system configurations, test results, and alignment information
• Maintain safe and organized laser laboratory practices

Skills

Optical alignment

Laser diagnostics

Prototype development support

Documentation & reporting

Safety practices

Education

Degree in optics/photonics

Laser safety certification

Tools

High-power laser hardware

Optical test equipment

Job description

A client of ours is seeking an experienced Laser Systems Technician to support the assembly, alignment, integration, and testing of advanced optical and solid-state laser hardware. This is a highly hands-on laboratory position supporting prototype development as well as completed systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate solid-state laser and optical systems
• Perform precision optical and laser alignment
• Build and align laser resonators, amplifiers, and optical assemblies
• Troubleshoot laser hardware and optical performance issues
• Support prototype builds, R&D activities, and system integration
• Perform laser diagnostics, performance testing, and characterization
• Assist with acceptance and qualification testing
• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, procedures, and technical direction
• Document system configurations, test results, and alignment information
• Maintain safe and organized laser laboratory practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with solid-state lasers, high-power optics, or complex optical systems
• Strong experience with optical alignment, laser diagnostics, and laboratory equipment
• Background supporting R&D, prototype development, or low-volume technical hardware
• Ability to independently assemble and troubleshoot complex optical systems
• Experience with nonlinear optics, SHG, OPO, OPA, or frequency conversion is a plus
• Aerospace, defense, government, or ruggedized optical system experience is desirable
• Degree or technical certification is preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience will be considered
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Paul Curran | Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.