Aetherflux

Laser Engineer

San Carlos, California, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 651 days ago

Thermal AnalysisElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

Your expertise will contribute to creating laser technologies capable of efficiently and reliably transmitting energy across vast distances from space to Earth.
Component Selection and Integration: Select appropriate laser components, including gain media, pump sources, and optical elements, and integrate them into cohesive systems.

Responsibilities

Laser System Design: Design and develop high-power laser systems suitable for space-based applications, including solid-state, fiber, or semiconductor lasers.
Optical Modeling and Simulation: Use optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V) to model laser systems, perform simulations, and optimize performance parameters.
System Prototyping and Testing: Build prototypes of laser systems, conduct laboratory experiments, and perform characterization tests to validate performance against design specifications.
Thermal Management: Work with thermal engineers to design cooling systems and manage thermal effects within laser systems to ensure stability and efficiency.
Reliability and Space Qualification: Develop laser systems that meet space qualification standards, including radiation hardness, thermal-vacuum compatibility, and vibration resistance.
Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate laser systems with satellite platforms, including power systems, pointing and control mechanisms, and communication interfaces.
Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, analysis reports, and operation manuals.
Design and develop high-power laser systems suitable for space-based applications, including solid-state, fiber, or semiconductor lasers.
Use optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V) to model laser systems, perform simulations, and optimize performance parameters.
Build prototypes of laser systems, conduct laboratory experiments, and perform characterization tests to validate performance against design specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in laser engineering, including design, development, and testing of laser systems.
Proficiency with optical design and simulation software (e.g., Zemax, Code V).
Hands-on experience with high-power laser systems, including solid-state, fiber, or semiconductor lasers.
Knowledge of laser physics, nonlinear optics, and optical materials.
Experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, beam profilers, and laser power meters.

Nice to have

Master's or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
5+ years of professional experience in laser system development for aerospace or space applications.
Familiarity with space qualification processes and environmental testing (thermal-vacuum, vibration, radiation).
Experience with laser-based energy transmission or communication systems.
Knowledge of thermal management techniques for high-power laser systems.
Experience with integration of laser systems into larger mechanical and electrical systems.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

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