R&D Technician

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Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

AOSense, Inc. is the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative quantum technologies employing atom optics. Our products use frequency-stabilized lasers and atoms in a vacuum cell to measure accelerations, rotations, magnetic fields, and time with unparalleled accuracy and stability. Our staff includes physicists, engineers, and technicians with expertise covering a wide array of disciplines. Our teams are dynamic and fast paced since our hardware is cutting edge.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an R&D technician who specializes in precision assembly and testing. As a hands-on R&D Technician at AOSense, you will work with physicists and engineers to build and test high-performance, fieldable accelerometers, gyroscopes, gravimeters, atomic clocks, frequency standards, and magnetometers, as well as component technologies that we sell commercially to the R&D community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with physicists and engineers to assemble and test complex quantum sensor and atomic clock hardware

Procure and track inventories of mechanical, optical, vacuum, and electrical components

Coordinate component and subsystem fabrication, assembly, and test

Assemble precision mechanical systems

Align lasers through optical systems

Procure and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies

Collaborate with engineers to define and implement test plans

Bake out and leak test vacuum systems

Document and report results of validation testing

Requirements

Demonstrated success in precision mechanical assembly of prototypes and products

Enthusiasm for developing expertise in new fabrication disciplines

Proven organizational skills and attention to detail

Hands-on experience with test equipment

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Applicants should thrive in a dynamic environment

U.S. Government contracts require applicants to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Expertise aligning and securing micro-optical components

Hands-on experience with vacuum system assembly and testing

Adept in glovebox assembly work

Sensitivity to cleanliness requirements of vacuum and optical assemblies

Skilled in mechanical prototyping, including basic machining and finishing operations

Practical experience with advanced bonding methods, including soldering, brazing, and adhesives

Proficiency with SolidWorks mechanical design software

Familiarity with electronics prototyping, including reading schematics, PCB fabrication, assembly, soldering, and rework

Experience testing low-noise analog, mixed-signal, and rf electronics

Basic knowledge of data acquisition and analysis software such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent professional experience, with experience in an R&D environment

Benefits

Salary depends on qualifications and experience

Medical and dental

Retirement

Stock plan

AOSense is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disability status, or any other federal, state or local protected class.

AOSense is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are disabled and require special assistance or a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment with AOSense, then please contact us via email at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) x210

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