Hands-On Pulsed CO₂ Laser Engineer

Lumicity

North Carolina

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Lumicity seeks a hands-on Laser Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize advanced pulsed CO₂ laser systems for a first‑of‑a‑kind energy technology. You will build, test, and refine laser subsystems, characterize performance, and drive improvements in optical components and systems.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve engineering challenges, apply laser physics and analytical modeling, and contribute to manufacturing and system integration efforts across programs

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related technical field.
Hands‑on experience constructing, repairing, and troubleshooting pulsed CO₂ lasers.
Experience with plasma physics.
Understanding of laser systems, optical components, and performance characterization.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

Build, repair, test, and optimize pulsed CO₂ laser systems and associated subsystems.
Characterize laser performance and troubleshoot system issues using optical measurement techniques.
Design and implement improved laser components and optical systems to enhance performance and reliability.
Lead projects involving the specification, procurement, installation, and testing of optical equipment.
Apply laser physics and analytical modeling to solve complex engineering challenges.
Support system integration, operations, and manufacturing improvements.