Senior Manufacturing Technician
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$25 - $47 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Bloomfield, Connecticut |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$13.2
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About this job
Job Description
Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a cutting-edge team that is reshaping the landscape of high-power fiber amplifiers, lasers, and optical systems. Our inclusive and adaptive work environment fuels rapid innovation and growth, offering unique opportunities to develop technical expertise while contributing to our mission.
Job Summary:
Join our rapidly growing Advanced Defense Solutions (ADS) group in Bloomfield as a Sr. Manufacturing Technician, specializing in the assembly, testing, and support of high-power fiber amplifiers, lasers, and systems. This highly technical role involves working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cutting-edge photonics technology and consistently evolving designs aimed at pushing the boundaries of performance.
Responsibilities:
- Work with high power (>1 kW) fiber amplifiers/lasers
- Execute all optical, mechanical, and electrical assembly stations
- Ability to follow step by step work instructions to build high quality sub-assemblies
- Perform all test functions including PER, M2, LIV, and spectral characterization
- Assist with equipment maintenance and organization
- Demonstrate proficiency with small and large diameter fiber
- Operate fiber fusion splicers, fiber re-coaters, fiber cleavers, optical spectrum analyzers, optical power meters, power supplies, photo detectors, and oscilloscopes
- Support Lean Initiatives including 3S weekly & 6S monthly activities.
- Demonstrate ability to adapt and learn
- Assist with documentation as needed
- Ensure a safe work environment and cultivate safe behaviors
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to work in teams
- Strong capability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to adapt and learn
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate's degree in Electro-Optic Technology or equivalent preferred but not required
- (2+) years of fiber laser build and test experience desired
- Ability to work with small and large diameter fiber
- Ability to work with fiber optic and free-space optical components
- Operational familiarity with fiber fusion splicers, fiber re-coaters, fiber cleavers, optical spectrum analyzers, laser beam analyzers, optical power meters, power supplies, photo detectors, and oscilloscopes
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Export Control Compliance
This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.
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