Laser Engineer - CO2

CT19, incorporated; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CT19, incorporated seeks a hands-on Laser Technician / Engineer to support development of next-generation infrared gas laser systems in an advanced engineering programme. This lab-based role focuses on building, testing, and optimising precision optical and laser hardware used in isotope separation.

You will assemble, align, calibrate infrared laser systems, perform diagnostics, assist with experimental setups, and act as Laser Safety Officer, collaborating with R&D and operations on

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with lasers, optics, or precision laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of laser physics, alignment techniques, and optical diagnostics.
• Strong practical mindset with mechanical and problem-solving ability.
• Background in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Experience in a lab or experimental environment (industry or academia).
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the assembly, alignment, and calibration of infrared laser systems used in enrichment processes.
• Conducting testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting across laser and optical subsystems.
• Assisting with experimental setups and system development programmes.
• Performing optical metrology and performance analysis.
• Acting as Laser Safety Officer, ensuring strict compliance with safety protocols.
• Collaborating with engineering, R&D, and operations teams on mission-critical work.

Skills

Lasers

Optics

Laboratory equipment

Mechanical problem solving

DOE Q clearance

Education

Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Optical metrology tools

Alignment instruments

Job description

An advanced engineering programme at the forefront of laser uranium enrichment technology is seeking a hands-on Laser Technician / Engineer to support the development of next-generation infrared gas laser systems.

This is a highly practical, lab-based role working on precision optical and laser systems used in isotope separation, where you’ll play a key role in building, testing, and optimising critical enrichment technology.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the assembly, alignment, and calibration of infrared laser systems used in enrichment processes
• Conducting testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting across laser and optical subsystems
• Assisting with experimental setups and system development programmes
• Performing optical metrology and performance analysis
• Acting as Laser Safety Officer, ensuring strict compliance with safety protocols
• Collaborating with engineering, R&D, and operations teams on mission-critical work

What we’re looking for:

• Hands-on experience with lasers, optics, or precision laboratory equipment
• Understanding of laser physics, alignment techniques, and optical diagnostics
• Strong practical mindset with mechanical and problem-solving ability
• Background in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Experience in a lab or experimental environment (industry or academia)
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance

Why this role?

• Work on highly sensitive, cutting-edge nuclear technology
• Be part of a specialist team advancing laser-based enrichment capabilities
• Gain exposure to complex optical systems in a nuclear environment
• Contribute to a programme with significant national and technological impact