Laser Engineer: Trigger & Diagnostics for Fusion Systems

Fuse Energy; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Relocation assistance for roles that (

Flexible time off.

2 weeks of paid time off built into...

Supportive leave of absence policies.

Paid leave for new parents.

Job summary

Fuse Energy in Canada is seeking a Laser Engineer to design, build, and maintain laser systems that trigger and diagnose our pulsed-power machines at the Napierville facility. This is hands-on work: aligning precision optical systems, developing laser triggering and diagnostic capabilities for high-energy-density experiments, and troubleshooting hardware on a fast-moving test schedule.

You will collaborate with physics and electrical engineering teams, develop safe operating procedures for

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, building, or maintaining laser systems in a research or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of optics, laser physics, and precision alignment techniques.
• Experience working directly with high-power laser or optical hardware in a lab or test environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving experimental environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, align, and maintain precision laser systems used for triggering and diagnostics on pulsed-power experiments.
• Develop and improve laser-based diagnostic techniques, including timing, triggering, and optical diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot optical and laser hardware to keep experimental systems operating and experiments on schedule.
• Work with physics and electrical engineering teams to integrate laser systems with the broader pulsed-power platform.
• Develop and maintain safe operating procedures for high-power laser systems and train team members on proper use.
• Document system designs, alignment procedures, and troubleshooting methods.

Skills

Laser systems design

Optics

Laser alignment

Troubleshooting

High-power laser

Lab experience

Job description

Fuse Energy in Canada is seeking a Laser Engineer to design, build, and maintain laser systems that trigger and diagnose our pulsed-power machines at the Napierville facility. This is hands-on work: aligning precision optical systems, developing laser triggering and diagnostic capabilities for high-energy-density experiments, and troubleshooting hardware on a fast-moving test schedule.

You will collaborate with physics and electrical engineering teams, develop safe operating procedures for