Job Specifications

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Workplace

On-site

Salary

$65,000 - $82,000 / year

Published

a year ago

Type

Full Time

College Degree

Associate's Degree

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Optics R&D Technician

We are seeking an Optics R&D Technician in our US Albuquerque, NM Location.


  • Work with a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians to advance trapped-ion quantum computing technologies
  • Set up an optics and photonics lab in collaboration with other technical and R&D colleagues, including optical, mechanical, electronics, and other technical systems
  • Participate in designing, building, testing and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems
  • Collaborate with colleagues to provide technical expertise and support on planning, development, maintenance, and management of a new lab facility
  • Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues, assisting with the resolution of lab- and equipment-related issues and implementing corrective actions as necessary
  • Prepare detailed engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, and other documentation required for the operation, maintenance, and repair of optical, mechanical, and electronics systems
  • Support Procurement and Materials Management in acquiring and tracking technical equipment and infrastructure through phases of building, expanding, and maintaining the lab
  • Partner with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure adherence to safety protocols
  • Monitor and support maintaining key metrics in the laboratory such temperature and humidity, and request help from and work with Facilities as needed
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in a lab environment 

Requirements

  • Associates Degree Minimum
  • Minimum 2+ years hands-on work or apprentice experience in optics, engineering, instrumentation, or similar
  • Minimum 2+ years’ experience working in a technical environment such as laboratory, clean room, chemical plant, or similar
  • Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
  • Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.