Solid State Laser Engineer — Space & Defense R&D

NSS; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NSS in Herndon, VA is seeking a Solid State Laser Engineer to join a small-team environment and contribute to development, integration, and test of advanced laser systems. The role is onsite full-time in Herndon, supporting missions in space exploration and national security.

Candidates should have a BS in Physics or Optical Engineering, 4+ years hands-on laser experience, and proficiency with diode-pumped solid-state laser technology and tools like MATLAB, MathCAD, and Zemax.

Qualifications

• BS Physics or Optical Engineering is required.
• MS is preferred; 6+ years experience favored.
• Experience with diode pumped solid state lasers is required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• US citizenship required; Green Card considered case-by-case.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical engineers to build laser systems.
• Support design, analysis, assembly, integration and test.
• Coordinate laser resonator alignment and performance characterization.
• Participate in customer interactions and formal reviews.

Skills

Laser design

Test & characterization

Optical engineering

DPSL experience

MATLAB

Zemax

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

BS: Physics/Optical Eng

MS: Physics/Optical Eng

Tools

MATLAB

MathCAD

Zemax

Job description

NSS in Herndon, VA is seeking a Solid State Laser Engineer to join a small-team environment and contribute to development, integration, and test of advanced laser systems. The role is onsite full-time in Herndon, supporting missions in space exploration and national security.

Candidates should have a BS in Physics or Optical Engineering, 4+ years hands-on laser experience, and proficiency with diode-pumped solid-state laser technology and tools like MATLAB, MathCAD, and Zemax.