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Role: Engineering Technician - Photonics & Precision Assembly
Location: Chantilly, VA
Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Job Summary
Our client, a leading aerospace and defense technology organization, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support photonics integration, precision assembly, and testing operations within advanced defense programs.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Chantilly, VA
Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Job Summary
Our client, a leading aerospace and defense technology organization, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support photonics integration, precision assembly, and testing operations within advanced defense programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, and inspection activities
- Support optical fiber splicing, recoating, and photonic circuit assembly
- Interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and technical documentation
- Operate machining tools, test equipment, and laboratory systems
- Support calibration, maintenance, and quality assurance activities
- Maintain clean and organized laboratory and production workspaces
- Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Clearance
- Experience in lab, manufacturing, assembly, or technical workshop environments
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and procedures
- Experience with machining equipment, soldering, or precision assembly
- Strong attention to detail and technical aptitude
- Photonics or fiber optics experience
- Optical alignment and test experience
- DoD laboratory/workshop environment experience
- Wire bonding or photomasking familiarity