Optical Engineer

nLIGHT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Optical Engineer will support the development of advanced fiber amplifiers and fiber lasers for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications. In this position you will work as part of small and agile engineering team in a fast-growing, vertically integrated company contributing to R+D, prototype assembly, and testing. You will continue to develop expertise in laser systems through mentoring and self-guided learning. This position will be onsite in the Greater-Boston area and will report to the Director of Engineering.

Requirements

BS in Physics, Optical Engineering, Material Science, or a related engineering discipline required.
3+ years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of graduate education and work experience.
Hands on experience with development of fiber and/or solid-state lasers and amplifiers, optics, and/or opto-mechanical systems.
Experienced with in non-linear optics.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including problem identification, data analysis, action planning, and execution
Strong theoretical and experimental understanding of lasers and their associated optics
Strong hands-on experimental skills and familiarity with test equipment (power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, optical detectors / power meters, etc.)
Ability to summarize and present results and conclusions clearly and effectively
Ability to work as both a leader and contributor

Nice To Haves

MS or PhD preferred.
Experience handling and splicing optical fibers.
Experience writing programs, using software to analyze data, and interfacing with test equipment (fiber optical) modeling simulation.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a cross-functional team pursuing the development of novel fiber amplifiers and fiber laser designs.
Support agile R&D to rapidly develop prototypes with hands-on laboratory assembly and testing including setup, alignment, troubleshooting, and characterization of optical, opto-electrical, and opto-mechanical systems.
Accurately and repeatably collect, analyze, and document experimental data and communicate the results to the project team. Create and maintain test procedures, reports, and data sets.
Apply existing theoretical and experimental understanding of lasers, non-linear and diffractive optics, and opto-mechanical design to the R+D projects.
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
Work with senior engineers to develop solutions to technical challenges. Collaborate with teams across other nLIGHT locations including WA, OR, and CO.
Occasional travel to work in person with colleagues at other sites, for field trials, and to assist in transfer to manufacturing. Estimated travel up to 10%.

Benefits

Salary level based on qualifications
Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
10 paid Holidays
Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
Tuition Assistance Program
Pet Insurance