Senior Optomechanical Engineer – Laser Beam Transport & Vacuum Systems
Core
Design and deliver precision optical-mechanical assemblies for high-power laser facilities, focusing on beam transport and vacuum-compatible systems.
Role type
Senior IC optomechanical engineer (laser systems)
Builds
Precision mirror mounts, positioning stages, optical supports, and beam transport structures for high-power laser systems
Domain
Fusion energy + high-power laser engineering
Required skills
3D CAD, GD&T, material selection, precision machining, mechanical tolerance management, structural analysis, thermal analysis, vacuum system design, optical alignment, manufacturing documentation
Preferred skills
High-energy laser beamline experience, high-vacuum/ultra-high-vacuum practices, structural FEA, modal analysis, vibration isolation, motorized positioning stages, actuators, encoders
Technologies
3D CAD, GD&T, FEA, vacuum feedthroughs, motion mechanisms
Responsibilities
Design precision optomechanical assemblies including mirror mounts and beam transport structures; Develop vacuum-compatible mechanical designs selecting materials and seals; Produce 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation; Perform or coordinate structural, modal, vibration, and thermal analyses; Coordinate fabrication and support precision assembly and commissioning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC