Open Positions

Description

Our Company

Viken Detection provides enabling security imaging and material identification solutions that help law enforcement and safety inspection professionals keep the public safe from drug trafficking, terrorism, and environmental hazardous threats. The company’s innovative vehicle scanners, the OSPREY PortalTM series, and its handheld products, the HBI-120TM, NIGHTHAWK-HBITM, FOXHOUND-HNATM and Pb200i are the recognized leaders in their markets. Viken Detection is headquartered just west of Boston in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.vikendetection.com.

The Role

We are looking for a talented student to join the R&D team as a 6-month electrical engineering co-op student. The position is 15-30 hours a week, starting in May 2026. You will be part of a fun, intelligent, and passionate team at Viken Detection. Considering the modest size of our relatively young company, you will have direct access to the leadership team, including the CEO, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Head of Operations, Sales Leaders, etc. We genuinely view the co-op experience as one where talented and curious students should get a holistic view of the company even if their role is situated in the R&D Department.  

Responsibilities

Plan, conceptualize, and create electrical designs for new products.

Develop testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs.

Generate working prototypes for beta testing and customer demonstration.

Perform engineering calculations to support design work.

Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and work with vendors and contractors.

Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.

Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget.

Description

The Mechanical Technician will support manufacturing by assembling, servicing, and maintaining complex electromechanical equipment. This role involves mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, incoming inspection, and documentation to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and product quality across production and R&D environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and electrical systems according to engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Perform precision alignments, calibrations, and diagnostics on production equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues involving motors, gear systems, pumps, and other industrial components
• Work closely with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and mechanical improvements 
• Maintain detailed logs, schematics, and repair documentation for traceability and operational excellence 
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement 
• Support testing and validation of equipment performance during commissioning and ramp-up phases 
• Use hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment to perform precise assembly work.
• Perform quality checks and inspections to ensure products meet performance and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and identify issues during the assembly process and recommend corrective measures if needed.
• Collaborate with team members, engineers, and supervisors to meet production schedules and resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Document assembly processes and maintain records of completed work.

Description

Our Company

Viken Detection provides enabling security imaging and material identification solutions that help law enforcement and safety inspection professionals keep the public safe from drug trafficking, terrorism, and environmental hazardous threats. The company’s innovative vehicle scanners, the OSPREY PortalTM series, and its handheld products, the HBI-120TM, NIGHTHAWK-HBITM, FOXHOUND-HNATM and Pb200i are the recognized leaders in their markets. Viken Detection is headquartered just west of Boston in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.vikendetection.com

Summary:

We are seeking a Large-Scale Assembly Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be crucial in assembling a wide variety of electronic components and systems. Your work will directly contribute to the quality and reliability of our products, from initial assembly to final system testing. This is an entry to intermediate level position for someone looking to grow with Viken detection and take on more responsibility as knowledge is gained.

Responsibilities:

• Performs box build and system level assembly on a variety of components, related to x-ray security scanners.
• Able to reliably travel between various Viken sites within Massachusetts including Burlington, Reading (mileage reimbursed)
• Conduct basic repair including component swaps and minor mechanical changes.
• Proficient with basic computer operations and Microsoft Office software. Able to clearly communicate technical problems, shortages and challenges. 
• Follow detailed written assembly instructions and accurately record quality data throughout the process.
• As required, assist in the maintenance of material storage and system shipment activities.
• Records quality data during assembly
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure a safe and efficient production environment.

Description

Summary

The System Technician is responsible for the assembly, test and general support of large-scale operations. This position requires hands-on experience, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to follow technical instructions precisely.

Responsibilities:

•  Assemble and test a variety of products from work instructions, wiring diagrams, schematics and verbal direction from management and engineering. 
•  Able to reliably travel between various Viken sites within Massachusetts including Burlington, Reading and any other local facilities.
•  Document worked performed and inspection results.
•  Communicate clearly with co-workers and supervision.
•  Maintain clean, organized workspace.
•  Patience working with delicate components.
•  Conduct component troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

Description

Viken Detection is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing, highly collaborative engineering team. This role will play a key technical leadership position in the development of next-generation X-ray and chemical detection systems, spanning precision handheld devices to large-scale vehicle and cargo scanning platforms.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead complex mechanical designs, mentor junior engineers, and partner closely with Engineering, Physics, Program Management, and Operations to drive products from concept through full-rate production and sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical system and subsystem design efforts across multiple product platforms
• Collaborate with Engineering, Physics, and Program Management teams to refine system architecture and requirements
• Drive rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Own mechanical design deliverables including Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, tolerance analyses, and test fixtures
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including early production builds and training manufacturing teams
• Perform and guide sustaining engineering, incorporating production, quality, and field feedback into design improvements
• Apply engineering judgment to designs involving plastics, structural metals, rotating mechanisms, and electromechanical assemblies
• Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to junior mechanical engineers

Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for focusing on the challenges of integrating complex systems. The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for working across engineering domains and with product management to support new product development and integration. This position requires the application of Systems Engineering principles to support the requirements providing analysis, integration, development, and verification of new and existing products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

• Working with internal customers, other integrators, and development of CONOPS for the use of products in the field.
• Defining/documenting baseline requirements which may include analysis of customer/systems requirements; CONOPS development; establishing and documenting derived and decomposed requirements for different subsystems and disciplines (EE, ME, Software).
• Enable fast prototyping of new features by owning design, modeling, and implementation.
• Preparation of engineering integration documentation (Test Plans/Descriptions/Procedures)
• define effective feature integration and verification plans.
• Working with development team in establishing systems design including use cases/user stories, preliminary and detailed design, system architecture, and internal and external interfaces
• Collaborating with developers; providing feedback and insight to development teams on requirements and testability
• Working across functions and team boundaries in developing, documenting, and executing test plans and procedures for all phases of testing from integration to full system integration testing; defining verification and validation methods
• Lead the Risk Management for the product.
• Participating in and preparation of materials for technical reviews and various other technical exchange meetings
• Recommending and developing new, innovative, and efficient process improvements to current testing processes and methodologies including use of automated testing approaches
• Collaborates with other professionals to ensure high quality deliverables including transitioning from development to production within organization guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the end-to-end execution of domestic and international shipments. This role manages all critical documentation, scheduling, and tracking while serving as the central point of contact for all transit matters. Beyond daily operations, this position takes the lead in logistics data analysis, evaluating shipping spend and carrier performance to provide data-driven recommendations that optimize inbound and outbound efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all paperwork for global transit, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and HTS classification to ensure seamless customs clearance.
• Lead the scheduling, tracking, and point-of-contact (POC) duties for all shipments, ensuring real-time visibility for internal and external stakeholders.
• Regularly analyze shipping spend and transit times to identify trends and provide actionable insights for cost reduction.
• Interface directly with freight companies to evaluate service offerings and strengths; provide management with data-backed overviews and recommendations for preferred partners.
• Maintain strict adherence to International Shipping Compliance and Import/Export laws to minimize risk and delays.
• Support the Sales and Purchasing teams by providing accurate, competitive freight quotes based on current market options and service levels.