Senior Fiber Laser Engineer — R&D Lab & Field Support

The Photonics Group; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Photonics Group is seeking a Senior Fiber Laser Engineer to support the development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at our Colorado facility. This hands-on role focuses on assembling and testing high power fiber laser systems in a laboratory/clean room environment.

You will work with a team of engineers and technicians on challenging measurements, manage procurement of sensitive parts, and occasionally travel to customer sites to assist with deployments.

Qualifications

• B.S. or advanced degree in Engineering or Physics.
• Hands-on role building and testing high power fiber laser systems.
• Laboratory/clean room work with optical test setups and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate complex optical equipment and measurement apparatus.
• Inspect and evaluate laser system components.
• Build and characterize high power fiber laser systems.
• Work in an R&D team environment to meet the needs of the target application.
• Manage procurement and logistics of high-value, sensitive parts and equipment.
• Occasional travel to customer sites to support integration of deployed laser systems.

Skills

Optical test setup

Fiber laser systems

Laser system characterization

R&D collaboration

Procurement management

Customer site travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Job description

The Photonics Group is seeking a Senior Fiber Laser Engineer to support the development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at our Colorado facility. This hands-on role focuses on assembling and testing high power fiber laser systems in a laboratory/clean room environment.

You will work with a team of engineers and technicians on challenging measurements, manage procurement of sensitive parts, and occasionally travel to customer sites to assist with deployments.