Laser Engineer - Integrated Photonics Systems

Beacon Photonics; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee stock ownership

Generous health coverage

401(k) matching

Holidays

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Beacon Photonics is seeking a Laser Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of integrated lasers and optical microsystems. The role requires deep expertise in laser design, simulation, and experimental characterization within photonics, with collaboration across cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate will guide system-level requirements into laser architectures, build lab capabilities, and deliver engineered laser solutions to customers, reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a similar field (or equivalent background)
• Expertise in design, simulation, and experimental characterization of optical hardware including semiconductor, solid‑state, fiber lasers and optoelectronic components
• Scripting and simulation tools such as Python, Simulink, VPI, Lumerical, and Matlab
• Hands‑on experience building, integrating, and characterizing laser systems using optical test equipment and automated data acquisition

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and validate high-performance laser systems based on integrated photonics
• Simulate laser architecture, cavity, and component performance to guide design decisions
• Test and characterize lasers and optical microsystems against design requirements
• Translate system‑level requirements into laser architectures and component specifications
• Develop and deliver engineered laser solutions to commercial and government customers
• Collaborate with a team of integrated photonics, electrical, and test engineers
• Build laboratory capabilities, lead development activities, and improve engineering processes

Skills

Laser design

System integration

Simulation

Experimentation

Education

Ph.D. in physics or electrical engineering

Tools

Python

Simulink

VPI

Lumerical

Matlab

Job description

Beacon Photonics is seeking a Laser Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of integrated lasers and optical microsystems. The role requires deep expertise in laser design, simulation, and experimental characterization within photonics, with collaboration across cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate will guide system-level requirements into laser architectures, build lab capabilities, and deliver engineered laser solutions to customers, reporting to senior leadership.