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Laser Engineer
Aurelius Systems
San Francisco, USA
Full-time
Senior · 4+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
ZemaxCode VSolidWorksCreohigh‑power coatingsfiber‑optic interfaces
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ZemaxCode VSolidWorksCreohigh‑power coatingsfiber‑optic interfaces
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- Beam‑Train Architecture & Assembly: Design and assemble the end‑to‑end optical path—including coatings, mirrors, fiber/optics interfaces, and alignment fixtures—to meet power and beam‑quality specifications.
- Automated Aiming & Targeting: Develop and integrate laser‑aiming subsystems, combining optomechanics and control‑system hooks for precision tracking and dwell control.
- Ablation & Damage‑Threshold Testing: Plan and execute material ablation experiments, characterize damage thresholds, and iterate on optical and mechanical designs to optimize performance and durability.
- Laser Trade Studies: Conduct comparative analyses of various laser operation, leading wavelength‑selection campaigns considering efficacy, safety, and supply‑chain constraints.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with controls, mechanical, and sensor teams to synchronize beam outputs with targeting data and ensure system‑level integration.
- Prototype Iteration & Field Trials: Drive rapid bench‑prototype builds through range‑testing cycles (dry‑runs, live engagements), capturing performance data to refine optical and mechanical designs.
- Documentation & Reporting: Produce comprehensive technical reports, optical alignment procedures, and test‑plan documentation; present findings to stakeholders and update design specifications accordingly.
- Hyper Engineer - your brain only releases dopamine when you're building
- 4–7 years in high‑power or directed‑energy laser development, optical‑train engineering, or related fields
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance
- Deep expertise in optical design software (Zemax, Code V) and CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo).
- Hands‑on experience with high‑power coatings, mirror mounts, and fiber‑optic interfaces.
- Proven track record of ablation testing and damage‑threshold characterization.
- Familiarity with both pulsed and CW laser architectures, wavelength trade‑offs, and safety standards.
- BS/MS in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Strong analytical mindset, collaborative communication, and problem‑solving under experimental constraints.
- Field‑deployed laser systems experience (DoD or industrial optics).
- Background in optical fiber handling and splice qualification.
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