Senior Optical Engineer

Functions

• Contribute to a cross-functional team pursuing the development of novel fiber laser designs.
• Manage critical development and program tasks and take ownership of key technical areas.
• Apply theoretical and experimental understanding of lasers, fiber optics and opto-mechanical design to the development of high-power fiber amplifiers for military/defense applications.
• Design and develop fiber laser systems and critical components, including seed lasers, amplifiers, and opto-mechanical sub-systems.
• Test and characterization of complex, laser-based, opto-mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• MS degree required in an engineering discipline, Physics, or Material Science. PhD degree preferred.
• Hands on experience with the development of fiber and/or solid-state lasers and amplifiers, optics, and/or opto-mechanical systems.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including problem identification, data analysis, action planning, and execution.
• Strong theoretical and experimental understanding of lasers and their associated optics.
• Fiber laser system design and modeling, including practical considerations such as manufacturability, is desired.
• Experience designing complex opto-mechanical systems for military or defense applications is a plus.
• Ability to summarize and present results and conclusions clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work as both a leader and contributor.

Pay

• Starting pay and level depend on qualifications:
• Optical Engineer II: $90,000 - $115,000
• Senior Optical Engineer: $103,000 - $135,000

Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5-6% of earned wages, depending on level
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance