Senior Principal Laser Engineer

About the role

BAE Systems is currently looking for a talented Laser Engineer to join our EO/IR Capability Group, a team of expert Optical, Electro-Optical, Opto-mechanical and Laser specialists dedicated to developing innovative hardware solutions. The qualified applicants will support assignments in laser system design and laser product testing or other related areas at our southern New Hampshire locations.

Responsibilities

• Design and test of laser subsystems for EO/IR technology
• Contribute to program plans and proposals, schedules and design
• Analyze performance of conceptual and existing laser/optical subsystems
• Build, align and test high power laser systems in a lab environment
• Deliver customer presentations and informal interactions in support of programs
• Contribute to program progress reports

Requirements

• Design and test of laser subsystems for EO/IR technology
• Build, align and test high power laser systems in a lab environment
• Summarize and communicate findings and progress to colleagues and leadership
• Contribute to program progress reports

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an in-depth understanding in one or more of the following: Optics, Lasers, Material Science, Physics, Optical Design. Preferred experience includes laser alignment and measurement techniques, familiarity with laser system technology, experience designing and specifying optical components, and integrating and testing hardware and optical components in a laboratory environment.

Skills

• Experience with laser alignment and measurement techniques including spatial, temporal and spectral laser profiling
• Familiarity of laser system technology including aspects of laser modeling and design with a particular emphasis on high power lasers systems
• Experience designing and specifying optical components for lasers or other optical systems
• Ability to derive and document subsystem requirements from high level system requirements
• Knowledge of industry vendors and the ability to effectively communicate with suppliers
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to work well with others, ability to work in a team environment
• Eagerness to collaborate and learn from others
• Familiarity with optical design tools such as Zemax, Code V, RP Photonics, and Matlab
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $132,962 - $226,035. Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.