Optical Engineer – High-Energy Laser Systems

Fusion Energy Base; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, seeks experienced Optical Engineers to support design, modeling, analysis, and engineering for complex high-energy laser systems, diagnostics, beam transport, and optical subsystems. This on-site role requires collaboration across scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers within the LSEO Division and NIF/PS/LMF directorates.

Multiple openings exist at varying levels based on experience; responsibilities and qualifications will be

Qualifications

• Experience in optical design for high-energy laser systems.
• Strong modeling and analysis skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support optical design, modeling, and analysis of laser systems.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers.
• Contribute to diagnostics and beam transport for NIF/LMF projects.

Skills

Optical design

Laser systems

Modeling & analysis

Team collaboration

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, seeks experienced Optical Engineers to support design, modeling, analysis, and engineering for complex high-energy laser systems, diagnostics, beam transport, and optical subsystems. This on-site role requires collaboration across scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers within the LSEO Division and NIF/PS/LMF directorates.

Multiple openings exist at varying levels based on experience; responsibilities and qualifications will be