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Laser Test Engineer

Lexington, MA💼 Full-time💰 $98,000–$98,000🗓 2026-07-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Ensure laser and infrared systems meet stringent standards through production testing, troubleshooting, and automation development.

Role type

Senior IC laser test engineer

Builds

High-quality defense systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities

Domain

Defense technology / Opto-mechanical systems / Infrared systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

Root cause analysis, test automation, data acquisition and processing, hardware/software/firmware integration, test strategy optimization, equipment calibration, failure mode analysis

Preferred skills

Infrared system verification, cryogenic testing, test equipment operation (power supplies, thermal chambers, spectrum analyzers), communication protocols (USB, Ethernet, RS232, PCIe, CAN)

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, MES

Responsibilities

Maintain ownership of production test flow and troubleshoot complex infrared system issues; Develop test work instructions and train technicians; Create failure mode libraries and troubleshooting guides; Develop software for test automation and data analytics; Analyze test data to identify defects and recommend corrective actions; Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams on failure analysis and product enhancements; Optimize test strategies for efficiency and maintain calibration of test equipment.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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