Principal Adaptive Optics Engineer
Core
Technically lead the design, specification, procurement, and integration of a high-speed custom adaptive optics system for advanced laser beamlines to support Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) research.
Role type
Principal Adaptive Optics Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
High-bandwidth, low-latency adaptive optics systems integrated into laser or photon beamlines for fusion power plants.
Domain
Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE), Laser Physics, Photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Adaptive optics system architecture, wavefront sensing, deformable mirror control, real-time control systems, vendor technical management, system integration, test planning, trade studies, performance budgeting
Preferred skills
Experience with high-speed custom optics, laser beamline integration, closed-loop operation validation
Technologies
Wavefront sensors, deformable mirrors, real-time controllers, diagnostics
Responsibilities
Define system level requirements and performance budgets for fast adaptive optics; Lead trade studies and architecture decisions for high bandwidth, low latency correction systems; Lead technical engagement with commercial and research vendors delivering adaptive optics components; Lead assembly, integration, and test of the adaptive optics system within the beamline environment
Seniority
Principal, technical authority & hands-on leadership
