Laser Engineer - Space Research and Development

Electro Optic Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS Space Systems is a laser and electro‑optics technology developer providing advanced space domain awareness systems and observatories. The Laser Scientist/Engineer will design, assemble, align, test and maintain high-energy laser subsystems while documenting results for leadership and customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering, 2+ years’ laser experience, and the ability to obtain an Australian government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics/engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with bulk solid-state and/or laser systems.
• Experience aligning and operating Class 4 lasers (pulsed and CW).
• Strong documentation and communication skills essential.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser subsystems for ground-to-space applications, including design and spec definition.
• Assemble, align, and test laser components and subsystems.
• Document experiments and report progress to discipline manager and VPs.
• Collaborate with electronics, software, and mechanical teams to meet system requirements.

Skills

Bulk solid-state lasers

Laser system operation

Documentation and communication

Security clearance eligibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics/engineering

Tools

Zemax

MATLAB

Python/C++

Job description

We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.

Position Overview

EOS Space Systems is a laser and electro‑optics technology developer and systems integration company, dealing primarily with leading edge space domain awareness systems and custom observatories in Australia and overseas.

EOS Space Systems develops a wide range of High Energy Laser (HEL) systems and High Power Laser (HPL) with advanced electronic control and instrumentation sub‑systems.

The position is for a Laser Scientist or Engineer within the EOS Space Systems Research & Development (R&D) team. A successful candidate is expected to undertake laser design, assembly, alignment, testing and maintenance. Also, writing technical documentation and reporting is part of the routine.

Primary Duties

Assist with the development of new laser subsystems, primarily high energy lasers for ground‑to‑space applications. Includes laser design, component specification, assembly, optical alignment, and optimisation. Work alongside other engineering disciplines (electronics, software, mechanical) and communicate system requirements. Contribute to the instrumentation of cutting‑edge opto‑electronics subsystems, combine novel technologies or concepts to support the innovation and development of EOS IP, support the engineering teams and communicate activity and progress to the respective discipline manager and VPs. Undertake and document investigative experiments to inform the company’s research activities. Assist the general improvement of knowledge and capability within the group.

Key Attributes

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively
• Communicates well, able to support the efforts of colleagues as necessary
• Detail and solution oriented
• Creative and adaptableWorks in highly paced environment
• Self‑motivated

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in physics/engineering or a related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with bulk solid‑state and/or laser systems
• Experience with the alignment and operation of Class 4 lasers, pulsed and CW
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications or previous industry experience
• Experience with high energy laser systems, pulsed and CW
• Experience combining multiple technical disciplines, e.g. electronics and mechanics, mathematics and software, opto‑electronics etc.
• Experience with ISO9001 quality systems
• Experience with laser resonator modelling software
• Experience with optical design software Zemax
• Experience with Matlab or a programming language (Python, C++)