Laser/Optical Engineer III

TP Engineering Services, LLC; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 95,873 - 140,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401 K Retirement plan

Profit sharing plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in California is seeking a qualified candidate to design, develop, and test advanced laser and optical systems. You will work on groundbreaking projects involving high pulse energy femtosecond laser systems. The ideal candidate should have at least four years of experience in laser technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in SolidWorks. Compensation ranges from $95,873 to $140,875 depending on experience and education. Benefits include medical and dental coverage and a company-sponsored 401 K plan.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of relevant experience with laser and/or optical components and systems.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory technical work, preferably in lasers or optics.
• Experience in documenting technical work, analysis, and presentation of data.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, assemble, test, and troubleshoot components of laser and electro-optic devices.
• Conduct computational and analytical modeling and simulation.
• Identify technical, schedule, and cost risks.

Skills

Hands-on experience in lasers or optics

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Laser, Optical or Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry/Physics

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Design, develop, fabricate, and test laser and optical components, devices and systems.

Apply in-depth knowledge of scientific and engineering principles to the development of prototypes and products including optical mounts, motors, optical devices and laser systems.

In particular, the successful candidate will work closely with a small interdisciplinary and international team to build and test a very high pulse energy femtosecond laser system. This large scale contract will produce one of the highest peak power lasers ever developed. This position will require you to translate raw ideas and concepts into detailed design and an operating, reliable laser system. The successful candidate may elect to participate in a number of international meetings with our partners in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, assemble, test, and troubleshoot components of various laser and electro-optic devices and systems.

Computational and analytical modeling and simulation.

Identify technical, schedule, and cost risks.

Work with vendors to procure required items for fabrication and assembly of products and prototypes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Laser, Optical or Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry/Physics, or similar discipline with four or more years of relevant experience. A Master’s Degree or PhD associated with the development or use of laser and/or optical systems may be substituted for relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Four or more years of relevant experience with laser and/or optical components and systems.

Hands-on experience in laboratory technical work, preferably in lasers or optics.

Experience in documenting technical work, and results, analysis and presentation of data.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desired Experience

Experience with the development or use of femtosecond laser systems.

Proficiency designing optomechanical components with SolidWorks.

Development and fabrication of optical, laser and/or optomechanical components.

Experience with optical and optomechanical hardware.

Compensation Range

$95,873 to $140,875 depending upon Education level and experience.

Classification and Benefits

Exempt employee under the Laws of the State of California. Exempt Employees are provided full Medical and Dental Coverage as well as participation in a company sponsored 401 K Retirement plan. TPES also provides a profit sharing plan that is in addition to your annual salary and can be significant.