Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00

Sr Fiber Engineering Technician, to 120k, Boston Area Suburb

About RA’s client:

Our client, founded by Quantum Technology pioneers, is designing, developing and manufacturing high reliability bespoke fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and fiber laser systems. These lasers offer the power, and low noise required in demanding quantum applications. With a very strong backlog and more orders coming in, they are embarking on a dramatic period of growth. People who join our client will be given all the responsibility and challenge they desire as the company grows in 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced hands on, lab oriented, Fiber Engineering Technician with a strong background in commercial fiber laser or telecommunication product manufacturing, and assembly. The successful candidate will manufacture advanced fiber-laser products for quantum applications. This role requires hands-on expertise in fiber laser architecture, strong problem-solving skills, and experience working closely with a dynamic team to ensure high performance, repeatability, and scalability in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Fabricate and assemble fiber-laser and fiber-optic subassemblies, including precision fiber splicing, routing, and packaging.
  • Perform fiber handling and component integration, including gain fibers, pump combiners, isolators, couplers, and WDM components.
  • Conduct optical and electrical testing of fiber laser modules using instruments such as optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and beam profilers.
  • Follow and help refine manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and test protocols.
  • Maintain accurate build records and test documentation.
  • Ensure safe handling of lasers and optical fibers, including adherence to laboratory and manufacturing safety procedures.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or technical certification in Photonics, Laser Technology, Electronics, Optical Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in fiber-optic or laser system assembly within a manufacturing or R&D environment.
  • Strong practical experience with fiber handling and fusion splicing, including use of fusion splicers, fiber cleavers, and fiber preparation tools.
  • Experience working with fiber-optic components such as pump combiners, WDMs, isolators, couplers, and gain fibers.
  • Proficiency using optical test and diagnostic equipment including optical power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and beam profilers.
  • Ability to follow and execute detailed assembly procedures, work instructions, and test protocols with high precision and repeatability.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in optical and fiber-based systems.
  • Good documentation and record-keeping skills for manufacturing builds and test results.
  • Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, US Person status may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in fiber-laser or photonics manufacturing.
  • Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or prototype builds in a photonics or laser manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with free-space optical alignment, including mirrors, lenses, PBS cubes, and waveplates.
  • Experience with high-power fiber laser systems (Yb-, Er-, or Tm-doped architectures).
  • Experience working within quality-controlled manufacturing environments (ISO 9001 or similar).

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