Space Optics Technician: Fiber Splicing & Lab Alignment

Star Catcher; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Star Catcher in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Optical / Laser Technician to support space-to-space power beaming development and the Star Catcher Network. You will perform fiber splicing, optics cleaning, and assemble optical mounts under engineering direction.

The role requires hands-on optics experience, familiarity with cleanroom practices, and adherence to laser safety. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in optics or photonics, associate degree preferred, and a disciplined approach to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on optics, photonics, or laser lab experience including fiber splicing and optics cleaning.
• Ideal: Associate's degree or certificate in Photonics, Laser/Electro-Optics Technology, or related field.
• Experience with Class 4 laser safety program and cleanroom conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber preparation, cleaving, and fusion splicing, including large-mode-area and specialty fibers, with splice-loss measurement and inspection.
• Clean and inspect optics and fiber end faces to procedure using approved methods and inspection microscopes.
• Work in cleanroom and controlled environments with correct gowning, handling, and contamination control.
• Assemble optical mounts and subassemblies, including bonding, torquing, and handling of delicate optics.
• Execute lab tests and record data under Class 4 laser-safety rules, including eyewear, interlocks, and controlled-area procedures.
• Support alignment, environmental test setups, and laser builds under engineering direction.
• Maintain build travelers, records, configuration control, and equipment calibration status.
• Maintain the optics and laser lab, including consumables, tool upkeep, and safe lab practices.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Optics cleaning

Class 4 laser safety

Optical alignment

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Photonics or related field

Tools

Power meters

Beam profilers

OSA (Optical Spectrum Analyzers)

Job description

Star Catcher in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Optical / Laser Technician to support space-to-space power beaming development and the Star Catcher Network. You will perform fiber splicing, optics cleaning, and assemble optical mounts under engineering direction.

The role requires hands-on optics experience, familiarity with cleanroom practices, and adherence to laser safety. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in optics or photonics, associate degree preferred, and a disciplined approach to