Senior Laser Engineer, Scientist or Physicist

Electro Optic Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS Space Systems is seeking a Senior Laser Scientist or Engineer to join the R&D team. You will undertake laser design, assembly, alignment, testing and maintenance for high energy laser subsystems, and contribute to technical documentation.

Collaborate with electronics, software and mechanical engineers, document experiments, and mentor colleagues as part of a friendly, innovative space and defence-focused environment with flexible working hours and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new laser subsystems, including design, specification, assembly, alignment and optimisation.
• Work with electronics, software and mechanical engineers to communicate system requirements.
• Contribute to instrumentation of opto-electronics subsystems.
• Combine novel technologies to support EOS IP development.
• Support engineering teams and report progress to discipline manager and VPs.
• Conduct investigative experiments to inform research activities.
• Teach other staff skills to improve knowledge and capability.

Job description

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

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 is also involved in supporting EOS’ Directed Energy Weapon system activities in Australia.

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 Senior 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 also 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,
• Actively teach other staff skills and concepts in areas of proficiency to assist the general improvement of knowledge and capability within the group.

Join us in innovating with our defence and space businesses, shaping the future together. Become part of a friendly and supportive team that values your skills, and experiences, and enjoy many benefits, including ongoing learning and development opportunities, flexible working hours, opportunities for further professional and career development, paid parental leave, and an employee incentive scheme.