Sr. Fiber Laser Engineer

The Photonics Group; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Photonics Group is seeking a Senior Fiber Laser Engineer to support the development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at our Colorado facility. This hands-on role focuses on assembling and testing high power fiber laser systems in a laboratory/clean room environment.

You will work with a team of engineers and technicians on challenging measurements, manage procurement of sensitive parts, and occasionally travel to customer sites to assist with deployments.

Qualifications

• B.S. or advanced degree in Engineering or Physics.
• Hands-on role building and testing high power fiber laser systems.
• Laboratory/clean room work with optical test setups and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate complex optical equipment and measurement apparatus.
• Inspect and evaluate laser system components.
• Build and characterize high power fiber laser systems.
• Work in an R&D team environment to meet the needs of the target application.
• Manage procurement and logistics of high-value, sensitive parts and equipment.
• Occasional travel to customer sites to support integration of deployed laser systems.

Skills

Optical test setup

Fiber laser systems

Laser system characterization

R&D collaboration

Procurement management

Customer site travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Job description

The Senior Fiber Laser Engineer will support the development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at our Colorado facility. The Fiber Laser Engineer will be primarily responsible for the building and testing of high power fiber laser systems, working with a team of engineers and technicians on a variety of technical tasks in a cutting-edge R&D environment. This is a hands-on position, with work being done mostly in a laboratory/clean room, putting together optical test setups to execute critical measurements on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate complex optical equipment and measurement apparatus
• Inspect and evaluate laser system components
• Build and characterize high power fiber laser systems
• Work in an R&D team environment to meet the needs of the target application
• Manage procurement and logistics of high-value, sensitive parts and equipment
• Occasional travel to customer sites to support integration of deployed laser systems

Education/Experience

• B.S. or advanced degree in Engineering or Physics