Engineering Technician

Role: Engineering Technician D Location: Palm Bay, Florida Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off) Work Environment 100% onsite in Palm Bay, FL Precision lab / manufacturing / defense environment Hands-on technical role supporting photonics and system integration High standards for quality, safety, and documentation The Engineering Technician D supports fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of photonic and precision components in a defense environment. This role requires strong hands-on technical skills, the ability to interpret engineering drawings, and experience working with machining or lab equipment. Candidates from electronics, mechanical, optical, or manufacturing backgrounds are encouraged, with training provided for photonics-specific skills such as fiber optics handling and optical alignment. Key Responsibilities Fabrication & Assembly Perform precision fabrication, assembly, and inspection of components Execute tasks including: Optical fiber splicing and recoating Photonic circuit assembly Mechanical builds and metal soldering Testing & Integration Integrate optical/electronic equipment (laser sources, power meters, monitoring systems) Support system testing, validation, and calibration Follow detailed architecture and wiring diagrams Technical Operations Interpret engineering drawings, technical procedures, and specifications Operate machining tools (lathe, mill, CNC) Maintain lab systems (wire bonding, photomasking, epoxy application) Quality & Maintenance Perform preventative maintenance and calibration support Maintain clean, organized, and controlled workspaces Ensure adherence to quality and process standards Collaboration Communicate with engineering and leadership teams Ensure deliverables meet cost, schedule, and quality expectations Must-Have Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent 6+ years of relevant experience OR Associate's Degree + 2+ years of experience Active TS/SCI Clearance (Mandatory) Experience with: Engineering drawings and technical instructions Lab / manufacturing / assembly environments Machining tools (lathe, mill, CNC) or similar Preferred Qualifications Experience with photonics or optical systems Background in electronics, mechanical systems, or precision assembly Experience in DoD lab / defense environments Familiarity with fiber optics, optical alignment, or laser systems Core Skills Precision Assembly & Fabrication Engineering Drawings Interpretation Lab & Manufacturing Operations Optical / Photonics Systems (preferred) Machining & Tooling (CNC, lathe, mill) Testing & Calibration Quality Control & Compliance Technical Troubleshooting Recruiter Submission Template Full Name: Highest Education (HS / Associate / Technical Degree) with Details: Do you have an active TS/SCI Clearance? (Yes/No - details): Total Years of Relevant Technical Experience: Years of Experience in Lab / Manufacturing / Assembly Environment: Experience interpreting engineering drawings? (Yes/No - details): Experience with machining equipment (lathe, mill, CNC)? (Yes/No - details): Experience in precision assembly or fabrication? (Yes/No - details): Experience with optical / photonics systems? (Yes/No - details): Experience with soldering / fiber optics / testing equipment? (Yes/No - details): Experience in DoD / defense lab environment? (Yes/No - details): Motivation / Reason for interest in this position: Contact Number: Email ID: LinkedIn Profile URL: Current Location (City, State): Notice Period (in weeks): Current Work Authorization Status (US): Expected Salary: Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and comfortable working onsite in Palm Bay, Florida? (Yes/No): Veracity