Job description

Status: Contingent
Position Summary
Azimuth Corporation is looking for a mission-driven Fiber Technician to fill a potential role in support of a government research customer in the Washington, DC area. The idea candidate would possess a well-rounded research skill set and have prior experience supporting government research missions. Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities

• Engage in basic and applied research that requires experience in Fiber Optic sensor design and construction, and the handling of optical fibers and cables.
• Assist with laboratory and field experiments.
• Collect and analyze data in support of ongoing research.

Basic Qualifications

• Experienced Fiber Fabrication Technician or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II, minimum 8 years-experience for Level III and minimum 15 years-experience for Level V sensor design and construction and the handling of optical fibers and cables
• Very proficient in the use of standard fiber optic fusion splice machines and the techniques for transducer fabrication and sensor packaging.
• Proficient in the use of regular and high-resolution Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), optical power meters, polarization analyzers, and other optical instrumentation.
• Thorough knowledge of government requirements for the shipment and receiving of experimental equipment and systems.
• Working Knowledge of mechanical design and assembly including the use of computer aided design (CAD) software to produce mechanical drawings.
• Certified fiber optic technician, and a member of the FOA (Fiber Optic Association, Inc.)
• Clearance Required (Secret): Applicants selected will be subject to a security clearance check and/or a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Physical Requirements / Travel

• Must be able to work in a lab environment that includes high power lasers, vacuum systems, and clean rooms.
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work in an office environment at a desk and computer.
• Requires visual and dexterous acuity to perform small scale scientific experiments.
• Requires the ability to operate lab tools and equipment and use a keyboard and mouse.
• May travel ~10% to conferences, program reviews, industry meetings, or other collaborative events. Some OCONUS may be required.

Azimuth Overview
Azimuth is an award-winning Woman Owned Small Business specializing in providing research and development and professional services support to the federal government. Azimuth's agility, customer driven approach and our commitment to our employees allows us to meet and exceed our client goals. Excellence, Integrity, Accountability, Community and Humility are the core values of Azimuth as we continue to strive as a recognized leader in the management consulting community that both federal agencies and industry partners value doing business with. We are an organization that offers both our employees and clients an exceptional experience; our culture will be contagious, while always maintaining a genuine reputation.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Azimuth Corporation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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Job Type: Full-time

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