Quantum Electro-Optical Engineer Sr
Overview:
In this role you will advance electro-optical systems for space applications, focusing on linear and nonlinear optics, lasers, and frequency conversion. You'll work with cross-functional teams to model, test, and demonstrate high-performance photonics for experimental payloads. Your work will shape system-level designs and field-ready demonstrations, contributing to space missions and top-tier research initiatives. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position at the forefront of laser and NLO technology. Compensation / Benefits MedicalDentalVisionFlexible work arrangements 401(k) match Paid time off
Responsibilities:
- Specification and selection of optical components and technologies
- Design and construction of lasers and linear/nonlinear optical systems
- Evaluation of system performance via modeling, data acquisition and analysis
- Laboratory testing and experimental demonstration
- Prototype development for experimental space payloads
- System analysis and integration
- Field demonstration
- Contributing to reports, presentations, and proposals
Key requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields
- Expertise in design, modeling and analysis of lasers and linear/nonlinear optical systems
- Experience with laser resonators, amplifiers, optical communications links, photonics components, laser radar, and parametric converters
- Experience constructing laboratory and field tests of laser and optical systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- CommunicationOptical design and analysis software: Zemax, FRED, GLAD, Code-V, LASCADLaboratory development and modeling tools: Matlab/Simulink, LabVIEW, Mathcad
- Knowledge of laser-based remote sensing technologies (laser radar, radiometry, Fourier optics)