High-Power Fiber Laser Optical Engineer

nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.; Roswell (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target Cash Bonus

RSU grants

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

nLIGHT is seeking a hands-on Optical Engineer to support the development and production of high-power CW and pulsed fiber laser systems. The role focuses on design, development, testing, and delivery of our laser products, with on-site work based in Roswell, GA.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in optical engineering, hands-on laser experience, solid lab skills, and the ability to report results to cross-functional teams. MS is preferred; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field. MS preferred.
• Hands on experience with fiber/solid-state lasers and amplifiers, optics, and opto-mechanical systems.
• Strong lab skills including optical testing and characterization of high-power lasers or complex optical sub-assemblies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data analysis and action planning.
• Theoretical and experimental understanding of lasers and optics.
• Fiber laser system design and modeling with manufacturability and reliability in mind.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cross-functional development of novel fiber laser designs.
• Apply theory and experiments to develop high-power fiber lasers and components.
• Design, develop, and test fiber laser systems and critical components.
• Report design and test results to core and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Fiber/solid-state lasers

Opto-mechanical design

Laser testing & characterization

Data analysis & reporting

Communication & collaboration

Travel up to 10%

Education

BS in Optical Engineering/Physics

MS preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Excel

SQL

Job description

nLIGHT is seeking a hands-on Optical Engineer to support the development and production of high-power CW and pulsed fiber laser systems. The role focuses on design, development, testing, and delivery of our laser products, with on-site work based in Roswell, GA.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in optical engineering, hands-on laser experience, solid lab skills, and the ability to report results to cross-functional teams. MS is preferred; travel up to 10% may be required.