Senior Optical Engineer - Ultrashort Pulse & Beam Control

Applied Energetics, Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity participation

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition/Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology firm in Tucson, Arizona, is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to design and optimize advanced optical systems for directed energy applications. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, developing optical techniques for tracking and control, and ensuring system stability and performance. The ideal candidate has a degree in Optical Engineering or a related field, with over 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in optical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with beam directors and optical control systems.
• Extensive knowledge of laser beam propagation and optical design.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize optical subsystems for directed energy applications.
• Evaluate designs through sensitivity analysis.
• Collaborate with software teams to implement tracking mechanisms.

Skills

Optical system design

Beam steering

Target tracking

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

OpticStudio

Code V

LightTools

Job description

A defense technology firm in Tucson, Arizona, is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to design and optimize advanced optical systems for directed energy applications. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, developing optical techniques for tracking and control, and ensuring system stability and performance. The ideal candidate has a degree in Optical Engineering or a related field, with over 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.