Fiber Laser Engineer I

Optical Engines Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO per year

9 paid holidays per year

Health, Vision and Dental Care paid 百分

401k with company matching

Tuition Assistance for Continuing Ed

Job summary

Optical Engines Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking an entry-level Fiber Laser Engineer to support development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products.

The role focuses on building and testing high-power fiber laser systems, assembling optical test setups in lab/clean room, and delivering critical measurements on schedule. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, gain hands-on lab experience, and contribute to various laser projects.

Qualifications

• B.S. or Advanced degree in Engineering or Physics (Optics and Lasers curriculums preferred).
• At least 1 summer internship with references.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Hands-on skills across optics, mechanics and electronics.
• Detail-oriented with continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to learn new technologies and work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate complex optical equipment and measurement apparatus.
• Inspect and evaluate laser system components.
• Build and characterize high power fiber laser systems.
• Work in an R&D team to meet project needs.
• Manage procurement and logistics of high-value parts and equipment.
• Occasional travel to customer sites for deployment support.

Skills

Python

LabVIEW

C

C++

Optics

Mechanics

Electronics

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Zemax

MATLAB

RP Photonics

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Job description

Description

Optical Engines is looking for an entry-level Fiber Laser Engineer to support the development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at the Colorado Springs, CO facility. The Fiber Laser Engineer will be primarily responsible for the building and testing of high power fiber laser systems, working with a team of engineers and technicians on a variety of technical tasks in a cutting-edge R&D environment. This is a hands-on position, with work being done mostly in a laboratory/clean room, putting together optical test setups to execute critical measurements on schedule.

Requirements

• Set up and operate complex optical equipment and measurement apparatus
• Inspect and evaluate laser system components
• Build and characterize high power fiber laser systems
• Work in an R&D team environment to meet the needs of the target application
• Manage procurement and logistics of high-value, sensitive parts and equipment
• Occasional travel to customer sites to support integration of deployed laser systems

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. or Advanced degree in Engineering or Physics (specific Optics and Lasers curriculums, preferred)
• At least 1 summer of internship experience with references
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Hands‑on skills with multidisciplinary knowledge of optics, mechanics, and electronics
• Detail‑oriented and accountable with a need for continuous improvement
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team yet function independently
• Adaptable to support a wide variety of laser systems and projects
• Programming experience for automating experiments and data processing/analysis (Python, LabVIEW, C, C++, etc.)

Desired Skills

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in optical/laser‑related field
• Strong understanding of the physics behind optics, lasers, optical fiber, etc.
• Familiarity with optical fiber laser architecture
• Experience cleaving and splicing optical fiber
• Experience working with and handling optical components
• Experience working in an R&D environment on Directed Energy and NewSpace programs
• Experience using complex modeling software for optical behavior (Zemax, MATLAB, RP Photonics, etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to analyze data and report findings (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of laboratory protocol and equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, optical sensors, thermal sensors)

Benefits

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid Holidays per year
• Health, Vision and Dental Care paid 100% by employer
• 401k with company matching
• Tuition Assistance for Continuing Education

About OEI

Optical Engines is an engineering firm specializing in photonic devices for the commercial, industrial, space, and defense sectors, located right in Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs, CO, just a few minutes from Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. In 2005, Optical Engines was founded with a vision to become the destination for ambitious engineers to see how far they could push fiber and photonic technologies. Since then, we have continued to grow and work tirelessly to demonstrate what we can do for our customers. We are a solution‑focused company in an industry with no limit on the potential or impact. That provides us with the unique opportunity to both set the standards and then surpass them. Most of all, it allows us to connect with people who are as passionate as we are.