Research Scientist / Fellow (Fibre Optics)
Core
Develop next-generation high-power fiber beam combiners by creating advanced modeling/simulation tools and diagnostic characterization setups.
Role type
Research Scientist / Fellow (Fibre Optics)
Builds
High-power fiber optic components and simulation/diagnostic toolsets
Domain
Photonics / Optical Engineering / High-power lasers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
Optical physics, computational modeling, experimental characterization, thermal analysis, fiber optics theory, laser physics, heat transfer, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
BPM (Beam Propagation Method), COMSOL (FEM), high-power laser systems, fabrication collaboration
Technologies
BeamProp, COMSOL
Responsibilities
Develop simulation templates using BPM software to model optical behavior in fiber combiners; Perform thermal analysis using FEM software for high-power operational conditions; Design and maintain experimental setups for characterizing high-power fiber optic components; Conduct precise measurements of insertion loss, beam quality (M²), and thermal performance; Validate simulation models against empirical data and literature; Provide feedback to fabrication teams to close the development loop.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
