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Fiber Laser Engineer (R&D/DOD/Space)

NSS
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2026 CLOSED ON 3/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Laser Engineer (R&D/DOD/Space) position at NSS?

Are you interested in a career in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems? We are in need of a junior-mid level Fiber Laser Engineer (1-3 years of experience). We provide support within DoD, NASA and aerospace environments, priding ourselves in a customer focused, innovative culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment.

We foster progressive learning that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth and are looking for long term resources to permanently join our team during an exciting time of growth!!!

Logistics:
  • This position is 100% onsite, located in Herndon, VA.
  • RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
  • Must be a US Citizen, clearance NOT required.
About the Position:
You will support the development, integration, and test of advanced fiber laser systems typically with performance requirements beyond the state-of-the-art. The workload will at times include multiple concurrent projects with a mix of short duration research programs and longer duration technology maturation programs.
  • Support the build, alignment, and performance characterization of fiber lasers including multi-stage amplifiers, phase & amplitude modulation implementation, spectral and coherent beam combining
  • Perform formal acceptance and qualification testing
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team to implement high quality complex technical solutions
     
Qualifications:
  • Completed Bachelors Degree
  • 1-3 years of fiber laser or similar experience.
  • Ability to work onsite in Herndon, VA full time, Mon-Friday normal business hours.
  • US Citizen (no clearance required)

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