Staff Laser Engineer - LCLS Engineering Division

Specific Responsibilities

• Work closely with other members of the engineering and scientific staff at LCLS to develop laser and optical designs for beam conditioning, beam transport, relay imaging, laser focusing, and associated laser diagnostic systems.
• Support laser scientists across a wide range of laser R&D programs, serving as a bridge between laser R&D, engineering, and operations.
• Lead the execution and delivery of new optical and optomechanical systems for optical pump laser conditioning, delivery, and diagnostics throughout the LCLS facility.
• Take a leadership role in the detailed design, procurement, installation, alignment, integration, and validation of these systems.
• Provide ongoing engineering support for operations, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and designers to develop optomechanical support structures and mechanisms for these systems, ensuring they provide suitable degrees of freedom for precise alignment.
• Document all designs and develop training and operational support plans that enable high system uptime and ease of maintenance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with 4 or more years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 or more years of experience, in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in High Average Power Laser System Design and Operation.
• Experience in High Energy Laser System Design and Operation.
• Experience with Design and Use of Laser Diagnostics (e.g., CCD, pulse duration, wavefront sensors, etc.).
• Extensive experience aligning lasers and optical systems.
• Experience in Optical Design and Analysis.
• Experience with Commercial Lens Design and Optical Analysis Software.
• Experience collaborating with Mechanical Engineers to Develop Optomechanical Systems.
• Experience with Data Analysis, Experimental Processes, and the Design and Development of Prototypes, Equipment, and/or Systems Related to Area of Specialization.
• Ability to Write Clear Documentation, Perform Administrative Tasks, and Maintain Research Protocols Related to Scientific or Engineering Projects.
• Ability to Work Independently and in a Diverse Team Environment.
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills Necessary for Effective Collaboration.