Optical Engineer

📋 Description

• Optical system design for high-energy, high-average-power lasers.
• Model, optimize, and validate for manufacturability.
• Use Zemax/OpticStudio for ray tracing, tolerance, stray light, wavefront.
• Specify components, materials, coatings, tolerances for power and stability.
• Collaborate with technicians and other teams during assembly and testing.
• Document analyses and design reviews for collaboration.

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Electrical Engineering with laser/photonics experience.
• Hands-on Zemax/OpticStudio experience including tolerance and stray light analysis.
• Strong understanding of classical optics, Gaussian beams, laser physics, high fluence materials.
• Able to move between modeling and lab: alignment, testing, debugging.
• Clear communication of complex optical concepts across disciplines.
• Preferred: MATLAB or Python for analysis; familiar with cleanroom and adaptive optics.

🎁 Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer; inclusive environment.
• Compensation may include incentive, equity, and benefits.