Senior Product Development Engineer, Defense

Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc in Bloomfield, Connecticut is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer for Defense. You will support design and development of high-power fiber laser products, transitioning concepts from R&D to production, and leading cross-functional teams on product growth initiatives.

Ideal candidates combine laser physics, programming, and electronics with strong data analysis and modeling skills, including experience with Zemax, MATLAB, Python, and embedded C. U.S.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree preferred; MS with 10+ years in Physics, Lasers, or related field considered.
• 5+ years in an R&D environment, with hands-on fabrication/test of high power fiber lasers.
• Experience with nonlinear effects in fiber amplifiers is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and numerical modelling tools like MATLAB, Python, or similar is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronics and embedded systems; C and Visual Studio is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interface with technical customers and product team to understand needs.
• Develop new product concepts to advance technology and roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional teams to transition prototypes to production.
• Provide root-cause failure analysis for prototype units.
• Assist with technical proposals, IP development, and publications.

Skills

Laser physics

Programming

Electronics

Data analysis

Numerical modelling

Education

Ph.D. degree

M.S. degree + 10+ yrs experience

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Zemax OpticStudio

Embedded C

Microsoft Visual Studio

Job description

Senior Product Development Engineer, Defense

Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States

About this position

Job Description: The Defense Technology Development group has a need for a Laser Engineer to support the design and development of our high-power fiber amplifier products. This is a fast-paced, highly technical, and continually evolving product line with a rapid transition from R&D to production. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to demonstrate new concepts and turn those demonstrations into new products to support our customers’ needs and our internal development roadmap. We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated engineer/scientist to support and lead efforts ranging from product definition and planning through production and release. Ideal candidates will have a background in multiple disciplines, including laser physics, programming, and electronics. A detailed understanding of laser physics is required.

Responsibilities: Interface with highly technical customers and the product team to understand customer needsDevelop new product concepts to continually improve and advance the technologyGenerate new ideas to help support our product growth roadmapWork with a cross-functional team to develop cost-effective solutions and introduce new product ideasPromote investigation and application of new technologies and industry trends to product management activitiesProve new concepts, develop first prototypes, and define and execute extensive testingTransition prototype designs to our advanced production teamTroubleshoot and provide root cause failure analysis for prototype units through the development processSupport manufacturing with trouble-shooting and process refinements as neededProvide assistance to customers for product or systems issuesCommunicate progress to management and internal stake holdersDevelop and maintain timelines for multiple products and projectsEnsure a safe work environment and cultivate safe behaviorsLead/assist with technical proposal writing, IP development, and writing manuscripts for publication

Education and Work Experience: Ph.D. degree preferred; M.S. degree with 10 years of relevant experience in Physics, Lasers, or a related field will be consideredFive (5) or more years of experience in an R&D environment preferably with hands on experience in fabrication and test of high power fiber lasersExperience with nonlinear effects in fiber amplifiers is preferredExperience with data analysis and numerical modelling tools like MATLAB, Python, or similar is preferredExperience with Zemax OpticStudio is a plusWorking knowledge of electronics and embedded systems, and experience with embedded C and Microsoft Visual Studio is a plusRoles and responsibilities will be commensurate with education and experienceAbility to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced, changing environmentStrong oral and written communication skills Demonstrated organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills Must be a U.S. person