Researcher, Lasers & Optics

The Researcher, Lasers and Optics will develop and integrate sub-systems used to control the properties of an optical pulse during propagation in high power ultra-short pulse laser systems. Responsibilities: Lead development tasks Provide state-of-the-art technical information concerning pulse propagation in fiber and free space pulsed laser systems. Create sub-system specifications based on commercial and defense related customer requirements. Plan technical projects, supervise project team members, track and report project progress. Design fiber and free space optical system theoretical models to meet system specifications. Define and perform comprehensive experiments, prototyping and test plans. Analyze test data to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications. Create technical reports to communicate results of development efforts. Present test data and discuss technical results in group meetings with customers, Raydiance senior management, and technical staff. Work closely with other engineering disciplines such as mechanical and electrical engineering, manufacturing, and field service. Determine feasibility of new or modified hardware designs considering all relevant technical and business factors. Qualifications: Qualified candidates must have extensive expertise and minimum five years practical experience with optical pulse characterization, optical fiber handling and free-space alignment of optical systems PhD Optics, Physics or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of five years practical R&D laboratory experience Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. Demonstrated track record of successful project planning and execution in a multidisciplinary technical environment. Software and Modeling: MATLAB, LabView, MS Office. Ability to travel 20% Leadership Skills: Work with the Raydiance R&D team to develop and refine the company's research goals, align the company's research and engineering resources with tactical objectives, and continuously improve the team's capabilities in problem solving, technological innovation, and project execution. Management Skills: Qualified candidates will have the ability to manage projects and succeed at an individual level as well as work cooperatively in a team environment. He/she will possess project planning and execution skills including; task definition, scheduling, resource planning, supervision, progress tracking, and project status reporting. He/she will promote scientific rigor within the company's R&D team, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be adept at supplier and technical consultant liaison and direction. Functional Mastery: Qualified candidates will be able to design, characterize and integrate various fiber and free-space components into high power laser systems. The researcher is expected to develop and execute research and development plans, and to evaluate the performance of new optical technologies. Knowledge of modern ultra-fast chirped pulse amplification laser systems is highly desirable. Candidates need a deep understanding of optical fiber theory, grating components, as well as pulse propagation in dispersive and nonlinear medium. Qualified candidates must have an extensive working knowledge of pulse characterization, optical fiber handling and free-space alignment of optical systems. OS05816
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