Senior Fiber Laser Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado at OPTICAL ENGINES INC

Optical Engines is looking for an experienced Fiber Laser Engineer to support the development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at the Colorado Springs, CO facility. The Fiber Laser Engineer will be primarily responsible for the building and testing of high power fiber laser systems, working closely with and mentoring 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. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

• 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
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. or Advanced degree in Engineering or Physics
• 5+ years of relevant experience working with lasers
• Demonstrated history identifying, analyzing, and solving complex engineering problems
• Hands-on skills with multidisciplinary knowledge of optics, mechanics, and electronics
• Strong theoretical and experimental understanding of lasers and their associated components
• Detail-oriented and accountable with a need for continuous improvement
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team yet function independently
• Adaptable to support a wide variety of laser systems and projects
• Programming experience for automating experiments and data processing/analysis (Python, LabVIEW, C, C++, etc.)

Desired Skills

• At least 10 years of relevant experience working with lasers
• Deep understanding of the physics behind optics, lasers, optical fiber, etc.
• Familiarity with optical fiber laser architecture and fiber laser design constraints
• Understanding of design constraints of multi-kW single mode fiber lasers and Space environments
• Experience cleaving and splicing optical fiber
• Experience working with and handling sensitive optical components
• Experience working in an R&D environment on Directed Energy and NewSpace programs
• Experience using complex modeling software for optical behavior (Zemax, MATLAB, RP Photonics, etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to analyze data and report findings (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of laboratory protocol and equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, optical sensors, thermal sensors)

Benefits

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid Holidays per year
• Health, Vision and Dental Care paid 100% by employer
• 401k with company matching
• Tuition Assistance for Continuing Education

About OEI

Optical Engines is an engineering firm specializing in photonic devices for the commercial, industrial, space, and defense sectors, located right in Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs, CO, just a few minutes from Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. In 2005, Optical Engines was founded with a vision to become the destination for ambitious engineers to see how far they could push fiber and photonic technologies. Since then, we have continued to grow and work tirelessly to demonstrate what we can do for our customers. We are a solution-focused company in an industry with no limit on the potential or impact. That provides us with the unique opportunity to both set the standards and then surpass them. Most of all, it allows us to connect with people who are as passionate as we are.