Polaris Sensor Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Electro-Optical Technician to join our cutting-edge R&D team. This position is ideal for a highly skilled technician with a strong background in micro motion mechanics, optical alignment, and high-energy laser systems. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting advanced imaging systems, fiber and focal plane array (FPA) integration, and precision optics in a cleanroom environment.

This position is full-time (40 hours per week) in Huntsville, Alabama. Salary is commensurate with applicant’s qualifications and experience. Polaris offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and 401k.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must be able to obtain a security clearance upon demonstrated need.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain micro motion mechanical assemblies for precise alignment of fibers, FPAs, and imaging systems
• Align and integrate complex optical and lens systems, including high-energy laser components
• Manage and maintain cleanroom environments and optics laboratories to ISO standards
• Collaborate with engineers to prototype and test custom optical components
• Utilize both traditional machining and additive manufacturing to fabricate precision mechanical parts
• Support electrical integration and testing of optical assemblies
• Develop and document optical alignment procedures, best practices, and lab protocols
• Troubleshoot system-level integration issues across mechanical, optical, and electrical domains

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in an optics lab or photonics engineering environment
• Expertise in micro-positioning mechanics and alignment techniques
• Strong experience with fiber optics, FPAs, lens systems, and high-energy lasers
• Experience managing cleanroom and optical lab operations, including contamination control
• Skilled in precision machining (CNC/manual) and additive manufacturing techniques
• Comfortable with electronic integration, signal routing, and lab instrumentation
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team

Preferred Qualifications

• Optics
• Machining
• Cleanroom Protocols
• CNC