Entry-Level Fiber Laser Engineer — R&D Lab & Testing

Optical Engines, INC.; Colorado Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4 weeks PTO

9 paid holidays per year

Health, Vision and Dental paid 100% by

401k with company matching

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Optical Engines is seeking an entry-level Fiber Laser Engineer to support the development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at our Colorado Springs, CO facility. The role focuses on building and testing high power fiber laser systems in a lab/clean room, assembling optical test setups and delivering critical measurements on schedule.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, perform hands-on tasks, and contribute to a cutting-edge R&D environment with opportunities to travel to customer

Formación

• B.S. or Advanced degree in Engineering or Physics with optics/lasers focus.
• At least 1 summer internship with references.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Hands-on knowledge across optics, mechanics, and electronics.
• Detail-oriented with drive for continuous improvement.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to support diverse laser systems and projects.
• Programming experience for experiments and data processing (Python, LabVIEW, C, C++).

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate complex optical equipment and measurement apparatus.
• Inspect and evaluate laser system components for quality and reliability.
• Build and characterize high power fiber laser systems in a hands-on lab.
• Collaborate in an R&D team to meet target applications.
• Manage procurement and logistics of high-value parts and equipment.
• Occasional travel to customer sites to support deployed laser systems.

Conocimientos

Python programming

LabVIEW experience

C/C++ programming

Optics knowledge

Educación

B.S. or Advanced degree in Engineering or Physics (Optics and Lasers)

Herramientas

Zemax

MATLAB

RP Photonics

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Optical sensors

Descripción del empleo

Optical Engines is seeking an entry-level Fiber Laser Engineer to support the development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at our Colorado Springs, CO facility. The role focuses on building and testing high power fiber laser systems in a lab/clean room, assembling optical test setups and delivering critical measurements on schedule.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, perform hands-on tasks, and contribute to a cutting-edge R&D environment with opportunities to travel to customer