Senior Laser Scientist — Prototyping & Optical Systems

ipgjobs; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Laser Scientist to advance cutting-edge laser technology within a core R&D team. You will help develop advanced laser prototypes from concept through breadboard and transfer to product.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years of experience in lasers, optics, and imaging, with strong modeling and MATLAB/Python skills. Join a collaborative environment with challenging projects and shared success.

Qualifications

• PhD in Science or Engineering, preferably with Major in Physics.
• 5+ years’ experience with lasers, optics, imaging systems
• Working knowledge of laser physics, condensed matter physics and optical spectroscopy
• Expertise in nonlinear optics, frequency conversion, including operation in DUV/VUV regimes
• Experience with vacuum systems, contamination control, and UV-grade materials
• Experience in numerical modeling of lasers and optical systems
• Proficiency with simulation tools, such as MATLAB or Python
• Strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills, comfortable presenting and communicating to interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Participate in laser development projects
• Design, development and characterization of laser prototypes
• Develop laser test methodologies and automation
• Optical design of laser sub-systems
• Model complex systems including gain, nonlinear efficiency, thermal lensing, pointing and noise
• Advance materials and component characterization
• Generate reports and technical presentations

Skills

Laser physics

Nonlinear optics

Optical spectroscopy

Numerical modeling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Science or Engineering (Physics major preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Vacuum systems

Job description

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Laser Scientist to advance cutting-edge laser technology within a core R&D team. You will help develop advanced laser prototypes from concept through breadboard and transfer to product.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years of experience in lasers, optics, and imaging, with strong modeling and MATLAB/Python skills. Join a collaborative environment with challenging projects and shared success.