Laser Engineer
Core
Running, maintaining, and improving the world's largest laser system (192 beams) to support High Energy Density Physics, Laser Fusion, and National Security experiments.
Role type
Senior Laser Systems Engineer (Operations & Maintenance)
Builds
Operational readiness and performance of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) laser systems
Domain
High Energy Density Physics / Laser Fusion / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
complex laser and electro-optical systems engineering, hands-on alignment and calibration of optical components, troubleshooting complex technical issues, data analysis and system documentation, project management with multiple priorities, decision making under limited direction
Preferred skills
multi-disciplinary team leadership, full life cycle engineering for high peak power/high energy lasers, regenerative amplifier design, polarization switching and control, multi-pass amplifier design, flashlamp and diode pumping for solid state lasers
Technologies
computer control and data acquisition systems, raytracing and tolerance analysis software, simulation and visualization tools
Responsibilities
operate, maintain, and support development of complex laser systems including regen and multi-pass preamplifiers, perform complex hands-on work on electro-optical components, create bench tests to validate spare components, plan work activities within teams and the broader facility, analyze and plot data using technical software, generate and maintain system documentation, interface with supervisors, scientists, and technicians, provide on-call technical support for 24/7 operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with significant responsibility