CACI International Inc

Overview

Join CACI’s innovative Optical and Photonic Solutions (OPS) team as a Photonic Assembly and Test Technician, contributing to the development and construction of custom photonic hardware for US Government applications.

Responsibilities

• Independently fabricate intricate fiber optic subassemblies and integrate them with electrical and mechanical components for breadboard, prototype, and production units.
• Perform optical and electrical testing as specified by work instructions and document data for review by design and test engineers.
• Collaborate with engineers to support the transition of photonic subsystem designs into production.
• Assemble test sets and test fixtures as required by the program.
• Request material and equipment needed for the assembly and testing of photonic subassemblies.
• Maintain laboratory and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OPS’ quality system.

Requirements

• Associates degree in engineering or a closely related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, skill, and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on photonic or electrical fabrication, test, and measurement experience.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions or test procedures.
• Prior experience with custom fine assembly.
• Must be computer savvy and a competent user of Microsoft Office products.
• Good interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.
• Must be a U.S. person able to receive export-controlled information.
• Strongly desired photonic qualifications.
• Prefer candidates who have worked in photonics R&D and have experience with high power (> 1 W) fiber amplifiers or lasers.
• Prior experience with optical fiber fusion splicers, cleavers, and re-coaters.
• Prior experience or demonstrated knowledge in the use and operation of passive fiber optic components such as splitters, WDMs, and isolators.
• Prior experience or demonstrated knowledge in the use and operation of active optoelectronic devices such as semiconductor laser diodes, photodiodes, and modulators.
• Proficient in the use of lightwave measurement equipment, including power detectors, optical spectrum analyzers, polarization-extinction ratio meters, polarimeters, and optical time domain reflectometers.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data from lightwave measurement instruments.
• Certification in hand soldering in compliance with J-STD-0001 space addendum.
• Prior experience with electrical fabrication and re-work equipment, including solder stations.
• Prior experience with electrical measurement equipment, including voltmeters, multi-meters, and oscilloscopes.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Full time position with up to 10% travel required within the Continental US.