Optical Engineer, Laser Digital Twin & Simulation

jobr.pro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Focused Energy is seeking an Optical Engineer to develop and apply advanced optical and multiphysics simulation tools for our pioneering fusion energy project. Your role involves integrating complex models to optimize laser systems and enhance system design, reducing risks in the development cycles.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, with strong experience in simulation and programming. Join us in our mission to create sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in optics or a related field.
• Strong experience in optical and multiphysics simulation of complex systems.
• Ability to couple multiple physical domains into coherent models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optical and multiphysics simulation frameworks.
• Model complex laser amplifier architectures.
• Validate simulation models against experimental data.

Skills

Optics simulation

Programming in Python

Optical physics

Data-driven models

Strong collaboration skills

Education

Master's or PhD in optics, computational physics, applied mathematics

Tools

COMSOL

ANSYS

Zemax

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Focused Energy is seeking an Optical Engineer to develop and apply advanced optical and multiphysics simulation tools for our pioneering fusion energy project. Your role involves integrating complex models to optimize laser systems and enhance system design, reducing risks in the development cycles.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, with strong experience in simulation and programming. Join us in our mission to create sustainable energy solutions.