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Laser Engineer

Livermore, CA, us💼 Full-time💰 $146,340–$222,564🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, develop, and deploy high-power laser systems for isotope separation (AVLIS) to support DOE and DOD missions.

Role type

Senior IC laser systems engineer (isotope separation)

Builds

Laser systems and diagnostic/control systems for enriched isotope production

Domain

National security / Nuclear physics / Laser engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Laser science and optics experiments, High average-power pulsed lasers, Solid-state and fiber-based lasers, Experimental campaign planning, Data acquisition and control system development, Laboratory equipment specification and procurement

Preferred skills

Peer-reviewed publication experience, Scientific conference presentation, Technical mentorship, Research proposal development

Technologies

Solid-state lasers, Fiber-based lasers, AVLIS systems

Responsibilities

Plan and execute laboratory experiments to scale average power and pulse energy, Design and test diagnostic and control systems for lasers and sensors, Lead technical efforts including budget and schedule management, Collaborate with scientists to construct laser systems for isotope production, Publish papers and present results at scientific conferences, Secure and maintain DOE Q-level security clearance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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