Optical Technician

Optical Technician Overview

This opportunity is for an Optical Technician to join a fast-growing photonics and space technology business working on assembly, integration, and test activities for laser communication systems. The role supports the production and deployment of optical ground stations and offers the chance to contribute to advanced technology with practical real-world use.

What you will do

• Assemble, integrate, and test complex optical and optomechanical subsystems used in the company’s products and systems.
• Support system-level integration and verification work for optical ground station products, helping ensure they meet performance expectations.
• Carry out precise optical alignment tasks and investigate issues in optical assemblies to resolve faults and improve reliability.
• Help develop, maintain, and refine test equipment as well as ground support equipment used in production and deployment.
• Handle component purchasing activities, work with suppliers, and manage incoming inspection of parts and materials.
• Track inventory carefully so that the required materials and components are available for manufacturing and build activities.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing records, controlled build instructions, and other production documentation.
• Support customer deployments, installation work, and field maintenance assignments when required.

What the employer is looking for

• Experience working in optical assembly, integration, and test environments.
• Practical, hands-on experience building and testing complex optical systems.
• Strong laboratory skills in optics, including the ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
• Confidence working on your own while also contributing within multidisciplinary teams.
• A meticulous, quality-driven approach with strong attention to detail.
• Readiness to travel internationally for customer-facing and deployment-related work.
• Useful background in laser communication systems.
• Additional strength in precision optical alignment and optomechanical assembly.
• Experience taking products from prototype development into serial production would be an advantage.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes and production flow would also be beneficial.

What is offered

• Equity options.
• Wellbeing benefits and related perks.
• 25 days of annual leave.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the Optical Technician position or contact Ella Flynn at IC Resources for further information.

The role is based in Oxfordshire, England, and the posting also notes that international travel may be needed for customer and deployment activities.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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