Hexium
Laser Technician / Electro-Optical Technician
Austin, TX · Contract
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About the role
- This role is ideal for candidates with a background in laser systems who enjoy precision hardware work, troubleshooting complex systems, and contributing directly to experimental and prototype hardware programs.
- This is a highly collaborative role in a regulated environment where safety, procedural discipline, and attention to detail are critical.
- About Hexium Hexium is an early-stage hardware company operating at the intersection of laser science, plasma physics, and atomic physics.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, maintain, and operate laser systems and their subsystems.
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot complex optical systems.
- Lead hands-on integration, alignment, and testing of laser-optical systems.
- Maintain laboratory readiness, organization, and strict safety compliance within laser and cleanroom environments.
- Create and maintain SOPs, assembly procedures, and technical documentation.
- Ability to maintain strict safety protocols while working in laser labs and cleanroom environments.
- You will work closely with engineers, physicists, and technical teams to understand optical system requirements and assist with their design and implementation.
- Your hands-on focus will center on building, aligning, and maintaining high-power laser systems, as well as the specialized optical systems used for conditioning, routing, and measuring the light they produce, while establishing strong operational and documentation practices within the lab.
- This role may occasionally require off-hours work, weekend runs, and overtime to support experiments and system operations.
Requirements
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in optics, lasers, electro-optics, photonics, electronics, or directly related technical disciplines, or 2+ years of experience with laser systems and free space optics.
- Hands-on experience with optical system alignment.
- All new hires are required to complete the I-9 employment eligibility verification form and provide documentation to confirm their identity and authorization to work in the United States.
- Export Control: Due to the nature of this work, candidates must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. regulations..
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Nice to have
- Experience with high-power laser systems, preferably nanosecond pulsed or CW systems.
- Experience with optical measurement and alignment tools such as calipers, spectrometers, and oscilloscopes/multimeters, and with electrical diagnostic tools such as wavefront sensors and beam profilers.
- Experience working in research and development (R&D) environments or prototype hardware programs.
- Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, for optical component design and integration.
- Proficiency with LabVIEW.
- Proficiency with Zemax for optical layouts.
- Laser Safety Officer (LSO) training or certification.
- Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Compensation
- We are based in Austin, TX and offer a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits, 401(k) matching, employee stock options, and paid time off.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Company info
- We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Laser Technician / Electro-Optical Technician to support the development and operation of advanced optical and laser systems in an iterative R&D environment.
Equal opportunity
- If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Hexium's Human Resources at HR@hexium.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role will be exposed to export-controlled information and requires compliance with applicable export control laws and regulations
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