Senior Optics Engineer – Wireless communication

Technology Innovation Institute; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Innovation Institute seeks a Senior Optics Researcher to lead R&D on large optical systems for high-power laser applications. The role involves modeling, designing, integrating, and testing complex opto-mechanical assemblies with the local engineering team.

You will head optical design activities, including simulations, tolerancing, stray-light analysis, and beam wavefront control. Collaboration with partners and suppliers, plus potential overseas travel, are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in optics or related field.
• At least 2 years in an R&D environment directly related to optics, or 5 years in optical design systems.
• Good level of English (speaking and writing).

Responsibilities

• Modeling, designing, integrating, and testing large opto-mechanical systems to deliver high-power laser beam systems with the local engineering team.
• Lead optical design activities (simulation, tolerances, stray light analysis, beam wavefront).
• Design and integration of fast steering mirror systems to enable wireless optical communication.
• Optics and coating selection/integration for the wireless optical system.

Skills

Zemax

Opto-mechanics

System testing

Fast steering mirrors

Laser coatings

Wavefront measurement

Python/ Matlab

Team collaboration

Clean room ISO7

Education

Master's degree in Optics

Tools

Python

Matlab

Job description

Technology Innovation Institute is looking for a Senior Optics Researcher. He is responsible for performing research and development activities related to large optical systems for high-power laser applications.

The job includes traveling overseas, on occasion for short periods, to participate in conferences, visits of suppliers or partners, trainings...

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Modeling, designing, integrating, and testing large complex opto-mechanical systems to deliver high-power laser beam systems, with the support of the local engineering team.
• Lead the optical design activities (simulation, tolerances, stray light analysis, beam wavefront)
• Design and integration of fast steering mirror systems to achieve wireless optical communication
• Optics and coating selection/integration for the wireless optical system.
• Optical system performances simulation
• Working collaboratively with project team members
• Interacting with scientific partners, suppliers, and manufacturers
• Participating in multidisciplinary discussions within the activity domain of DERC

Skills

• Strong experience with Zemax SW with relevant experience on complex optical system design
• Experience in developing large opto-mechanical systems: from the optical design to the final demonstrator.
• Ability to carry out System Testing, Verification, and Field Alignment
• Experience of using and integrating Fast steering mirrors (FSM) for beam pointing capabilities.
• Experience in optics design including laser coatings and substrates.
• Hands-on experience with optical setup building (alignment, prototypes validation)
• Experience in laser/optics measurements (wavefront, beam intensity…)
• Experience performing tolerancing and optimization studies.
• Experience in modeling languages such as Python or Matlab
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a research team with effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in clean rooms (ISO7 class) in accordance to the laser safety international standards

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Master degree in Optics or similar
• At least 2 years of working experience in an R&D department (or similar environment) directly related to the topic, or 5 years in optical design systems
• Good level of English (speaking and writing)