Senior Optical Engineer - High-Power Laser Systems

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a laser systems engineer to lead integration, test, and development of high-power solid-state laser systems.

You will work on CW and pulsed lasers, fiber and slab technologies, and collaborate with optical and opto-mechanical design teams. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with 5+ years of laser experience (or higher) and a proven ability to present briefing packages to customers, with US citizenship and ability to obtain clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years laser experience; or Master’s with 3+ years; or Ph.D. with 1+ year laser experience.
• Experience with high-power solid-state laser systems, including fiber lasers and amplifiers.
• Laser system integration background with knowledge of hardware requirements and testing.
• Ability to independently set up and perform system tests, including free-space optical beam trains and diagnostics.
• Ability to prepare and present briefing packages to both internal and external customers, communicating technical approaches and findings.
• US citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Integration & test of solid-state laser systems including both CW and pulsed laser systems, encompassing both fiber and slab technologies.
• Supporting the optical and opto-mechanical design of high power (multi-kW) laser systems with associated free-space optical assemblies and beam paths.
• Applying technical expertise in laser and optics, with knowledge of related disciplines.
• Laser product development and productization of laser technology.
• Developing technical solutions to complex problems which require ingenuity and creativity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of larger engineering teams.

Skills

Laser experience

High-power lasers

System integration

Briefing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Code V

Zemax

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a laser systems engineer to lead integration, test, and development of high-power solid-state laser systems.

You will work on CW and pulsed lasers, fiber and slab technologies, and collaborate with optical and opto-mechanical design teams. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with 5+ years of laser experience (or higher) and a proven ability to present briefing packages to customers, with US citizenship and ability to obtain clearance.