What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Fiber Laser Engineer position at W3Global?
Our client is looking for a Senior Fiber Laser Engineer to support the development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at the Colorado Springs, CO facility.
The integration engineer will be primarily responsible for the building and testing of high-power Fiber laser systems, working with a team of engineers and technicians on a variety of technical tasks in a cutting-edge R&D environment.
This is a hands-on position, with work being done mostly in a laboratory/clean room, putting together optical test setups to execute critical measurements on schedule.
Responsibilities
The integration engineer will be primarily responsible for the building and testing of high-power Fiber laser systems, working with a team of engineers and technicians on a variety of technical tasks in a cutting-edge R&D environment.
This is a hands-on position, with work being done mostly in a laboratory/clean room, putting together optical test setups to execute critical measurements on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate complex optical equipment and measurement apparatus
- Inspect and evaluate laser system components
- Build and characterize high power Fiber laser systems
- Work in an R&D team environment to meet the needs of the target application
- Manage procurement and logistics of high-value, sensitive parts and equipment
- Occasional travel to customer sites to support integration of deployed laser systems
- B.S. or advanced degree in Engineering or Physics
- At least 5 years of relevant experience
- Hands-on skills with multidisciplinary knowledge of optics, mechanics, and electronics
- Knowledge of laboratory protocol and equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, optical sensors, thermal sensors)
- Detail-oriented and accountable with a need for continuous improvement
- Ability to learn new technologies
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team yet function independently
- Adaptable to support a wide variety of laser systems and projects
- Understanding of optics, lasers, optical Fiber, etc.
- Familiarity with optical Fiber laser architecture
- Experience cleaving and splicing optical Fiber
- Experience working with and handling optical components
- Experience working in an R&D environment on Directed Energy and NewSpace programs
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to analyze data and report findings (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Flexible working hours
- Generous PTO
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000