Laser & Application Engineer - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

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Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a Laser & Application Engineer to lead the metrology of a femtosecond laser amplifier prototype. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in CPA laser technology and expertise in high harmonic generation. Responsibilities include developing diagnostics and preparing documentation. This is a full-time, on-site role with no remote work permitted.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Caring support and training

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with a PhD in CPA laser technology and applications in HHG.
• Expertise in designing and developing optical lines and diagnostics.
• Proven capability in metrology and application of femtosecond laser systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the metrology and application of the laser amplifier prototype.
• Build diagnostics, and test and commission metrology.
• Prepare documentation and simulations regarding system alignment.

Skills

CPA laser technology

High harmonic generation (HHG)

Optical design

Metrology

Diagnostics development

Education

PhD in CPA laser technology

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

Laser & Application Engineer - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

About us

The position is for a Laser & Application (L&A) engineer to perform metrology of a high repetition rate femtosecond Ytterbium laser amplifier prototype. The L&A project is for 3 months, based in the attosecond quantum physics laboratory at King’s College London, NMES faculty at the Strand Campus, supervised by Dr. Amelle Zair.

We seek an experienced L&A laser engineer with a PhD in CPA laser technology and applications in high harmonic generation (HHG). Candidates should have expertise in designing and developing optical lines and diagnostics for femtosecond pulse sources.

The NMES faculty includes Chemistry, Engineering, Informatics, Mathematics, and Physics, all highly rated in research and education. We support staff with flexible working, caring support, training, and networks.

Staff can apply for flexible working arrangements. The university is investing in NMES, with growing student and staff numbers. Our staff come from over 45 countries, and 56% of students are international. The main campus is in central London. More details at www.kcl.ac.uk/nms.

Physics Department

King’s College London has a long-standing Physics department, established in 1829. The department is currently expanding with new appointments, research infrastructure, and laboratory refurbishments. More info at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/physics.

About the role

The L&A laser engineer will lead the metrology and application of a high repetition rate femtosecond CPA Ytterbium laser amplifier prototype, integrating it into the HHG chain at King’s College London in the Attosecond quantum physics laboratory, led by Dr. Amelle Zair.

Responsibilities include building diagnostics, testing, commissioning the full metrology, developing and ordering optomechanical components and optical elements, designing further, and preparing documentation and simulations. This includes data storage per our DMP, CAD drawings, ray tracing, amplification simulations, and documentation on system alignment and performance.

The engineer will be fully responsible for the L&A work, reporting to the supervisor and collaborating on progress. Opportunities include disseminating results through conferences and publications.

This is a full-time position (37 hours/week) with a 1-month probation. The role requires onsite presence; remote work is not permitted.