Optical Simulation Scientist

📋 Description

• Build integrated optical and multiphysics simulation frameworks.
• Model amplifier architectures, gain media, pump geometries, and thermal management.
• Develop and maintain the digital twin simulation backbone.
• Integrate experimental data with simulations; perform sensitivity and uncertainty analyses.
• Collaborate with optical engineers and experimental teams to guide design iteration.
• Implement surrogate models and optimization workflows to speed simulations.

🎯 Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in optics, computational physics, or related field.
• Deep understanding of laser/optical systems and their thermal/mechanical interactions.
• Experience developing multiphysics or digital twins for complex systems.
• Proficiency with COMSOL, ANSYS, Zemax, FRED, CodeV; Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Git.
• Scientific approach: validate assumptions, quantify uncertainty, improve fidelity.
• Ability to translate results across disciplines to inform design decisions.
• Preferred: Experience with Simulink, Modelica, Simcenter, Twin Builder; HPC (MPI, CUDA).
• Preferred: Hands-on exposure to laser systems or optomechanical hardware.

🎁 Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer; inclusive environment.
• Compensation determined by location, level, and experience.
• Some roles may include incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.