Laser Engineer - Pulsed CO2 Lasers for Isotope Separation

Global Laser Enrichment; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-of-a-kind technology

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Safety & quality culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Global Laser Enrichment in Wilmington, NC seeks a Laser Engineer to drive optimum performance of pulsed CO2 lasers and subsystems. You will report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with Operations, Process Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and other teams to integrate work into larger program goals supporting commercialization of GLE’s technology.

The role emphasizes designing improved laser components, characterizing systems, and leading projects to enhance performance and cost

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in plasma physics and pulsed CO2 lasers.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on construction/repair of pulsed CO2 lasers.
• Willingness to undergo background investigation and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement improved laser components to optimize performance.
• Lead projects to install and test novel optical systems.
• Characterize and optimize parameters using optical methods.
• Develop analytical models describing laser system physics for project goals.
• Support pursuit of creative manufacturing solutions for optics and mechanics.
• Provide laser operations support and maintain up-to-date expertise.

Skills

Plasma physics

Pulsed CO2 lasers

Optical characterization methods

Lead projects

Analytical modeling

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Physics

M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering

Tools

Pulsed CO2 laser systems

Job description

Global Laser Enrichment in Wilmington, NC seeks a Laser Engineer to drive optimum performance of pulsed CO2 lasers and subsystems. You will report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with Operations, Process Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and other teams to integrate work into larger program goals supporting commercialization of GLE’s technology.

The role emphasizes designing improved laser components, characterizing systems, and leading projects to enhance performance and cost