Optical Materials & Isolator Development Engineer

TOPTICA Photonics; Town of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

TOPTICA Photonics SE in the United States is seeking an Optical Materials and Isolator Development specialist. You will apply expertise in crystal growth, optical ceramics, and metrology to develop high-performance isolators and related components for laser systems.

Travel to supplier sites and TOPTICA locations, strong data analysis, and clear communication are essential. PhD preferred; MS with relevant experience considered; BS with significant experience possible.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of optical material fabrication techniques incl. single-crystal growth (Czochralski, Bridgman, Float-zone, LPE) and optical ceramic pressing.
• Experience with optical crystal characterization (XRD, absorption, CRD).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with optical devices and systems.
• Use of standard optical metrology to fully characterize performance (power, damage threshold, isolation, insertion loss, wavelength/temperature dependence).
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites, other TOPTICA locations, and customer sites.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong communication and data analysis skills.

Skills

Optical material fabrication

Optical crystal characterization

Hands-on optical devices experience

Optical metrology

Travel to sites

Collaborative teamwork

Data analysis & communication

Education

PhD preferred

MS with relevant experience

BS with significant experience

Tools

XRD

Job description

TOPTICA Photonics SE in the United States is seeking an Optical Materials and Isolator Development specialist. You will apply expertise in crystal growth, optical ceramics, and metrology to develop high-performance isolators and related components for laser systems.

Travel to supplier sites and TOPTICA locations, strong data analysis, and clear communication are essential. PhD preferred; MS with relevant experience considered; BS with significant experience possible.