Senior Optical Engineer - High-Power Lasers

Attalon, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. in Traverse City, MI is seeking an Optical Engineer III to plan, design, analyze, and execute optical designs for high-performance laser and optical assemblies.

You will determine compliant preliminary and final designs, perform tolerance analyses in coordination with mechanical engineering, and support assembly and test to ensure on-time delivery. The role emphasizes modeling and measurement of high-power laser beams, optical systems, and fiber-based platforms, with growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, or related discipline.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in bringing engineering concepts into production.

Responsibilities

• Measure and model high-power laser beams and optical systems.
• Model high-power fiber systems and laser diode assemblies.
• Perform optical alignment guidance and metrology.
• Conduct trade studies and engineering analyses for optical systems.
• Communicate effectively to varied audiences.
• Travel infrequently to other Attalon facilities in the continental US.

Skills

Optical design

Laser systems

Metrology

Tolerance analysis

Zemax

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Zemax or similar software

Job description

Attalon, Inc. in Traverse City, MI is seeking an Optical Engineer III to plan, design, analyze, and execute optical designs for high-performance laser and optical assemblies.

You will determine compliant preliminary and final designs, perform tolerance analyses in coordination with mechanical engineering, and support assembly and test to ensure on-time delivery. The role emphasizes modeling and measurement of high-power laser beams, optical systems, and fiber-based platforms, with growth