Senior Principal Laser Engineer – High-Energy Optics Lead

Attalon, Inc.; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Laser Engineer in Beavercreek, OH, to lead high-energy laser development for defense applications. This on-site role involves overseeing optical subsystem design and ensuring project execution within an integrated product team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Optics or a related field along with significant experience in laser systems. Join us to contribute to national security initiatives and innovative defense technologies.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 10 years with a Master's, or 7 years with a Ph.D.
• Deep technical knowledge of beam stabilization for directed energy laser systems.
• Strong design understanding of acquisition/pointing/tracking for Directed Energy applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical execution as IPTL.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver subsystems.
• Contribute to integration and testing of optical subsystems.

Skills

Beam stabilization for directed energy laser systems

Analytic decision-making

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on laboratory experience with lasers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Attalon, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Laser Engineer in Beavercreek, OH, to lead high-energy laser development for defense applications. This on-site role involves overseeing optical subsystem design and ensuring project execution within an integrated product team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Optics or a related field along with significant experience in laser systems. Join us to contribute to national security initiatives and innovative defense technologies.