Technical Staff (Laser Technician)

University of Texas at Austin

1d • $80,000

About The Position

The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics. The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu. The university offers an impressive benefits package including: Employer paid health insurance (employee premiums covered at 100%; spouse and family premiums at 50%) Dental, vision, life and disability insurance options Paid vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Retirement plan For more details, please see: Prospective Employee Benefits and My Total Rewards. The position requires operation of a 40-TW Ti:Sapphire system for laser-plasma experiments and transfer/moving of the system in the current TPW high-bay. The position requires active involvement in the implementation of a new laser-plasma facility in the TPW high-bay. Purpose The purpose of the position is to maintain the Petawatt Laser and safety in PMA.

Requirements

• Two years of related experience and Masters degree in field related to the work to be performed

Nice To Haves

• Experience using specialized research equipment used in the field of research

Responsibilities

• Facility and existing spaces Support on the decommissioning of TPW: Trident and TPW inventory and removals
• Familiarize with laboratories and operation on 12F spaces
• Periodically inspect infrastructure in UT3 and TPW facility to ensure safe operation
• New facility planning Execute practical preparations for the UT3 move (infrastructure checks, staging, test setups)
• Support planning for new facility (vacuum, control systems, laser cleanroom)
• Support proposal writing for facility re-organization, construction, and space allocation
• Aid in re-organization of novel laboratory spaces in existing TPW area spaces
• Experimental and technical Familiarize with UT3 laser system (operation for laser-plasma experiments and troubleshooting)
• Solidworks/AutoCAD/FreeCAD support
• Optical setup designs (using Zeemax or similar software)
• Operation of vacuum, electronics, and optomechanical setups to support laser-plasma experiment

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance (employee premiums covered at 100%; spouse and family premiums at 50%)
• Dental, vision, life and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level