Solid State Laser Engineer (DODR&DSpace) at NSS

Are you looking to work with a multidisciplinary team oncutting edge R&Dthat directly impacts space exploration communication infrastructure and our national security We are currently in need of aSolid State Laser Engineer!This is a permanent position locatedonsite full timeinHerndon VAdirectly supporting a seasoned company that has been at the forefront of innovation within this space for the past3 decades!In this role you will gain experience in many aspects in the field of optics at all phases of the engineering design process. You will support the development integration and test of advanced laser systems.The successful candidate will thrive in a small-company environment (that means fewer levels of managers) have direct hands-on experience with diode pumped solid state lasers operating in the UV/VIS/IR wavelengths willing to ask questions and has a passion for development of the next generation tech for novel applications like space communications and Lidars.Essential Job Duties:Work with a team of mechanical and electrical engineers to build a unique packaged system that can withstand wide temperature operation or high vibrational loads. (The workload will at times include multiple concurrent projects with a mix of short duration research programs and longer duration technology maturation programs).Contribute to the engineering development of unique laser designs through design analysis component specification and hardware assembly integration and testCoordinate and support the build alignment and performance characterization of laser resonators amplifiers non-linear frequency conversion modules and receiver componentsParticipate in customer interactions including formal technical reviewsRequired experience and expertise:BS Physics or Optical Engineering desired.4 years of direct hands-on laser experience including design building characterizing laser systemsKnowledge of the laser theory and industry best practices associated with diode pumped solid state laser systems including continuous wave lasers Q-Switched lasers single-frequency injection locked lasers electrical and thermal sub-systemsAbility to design and execute experiments validating laser system performance and correlate the results with the expected performanceStrong communication and documentation skills for efficient multidisciplinary communicationUS citizenship required Geen card holder considered on a case-by-case basisExperience with modeling and simulation of laser systems industry standard tools i.e. Matlab MathCAD Zemax or equivalent software toolsAbility to develop innovative solutions to complex laser challenges demonstrating ingenuity and creativityPreferred experience and expertise:MS in Physics or Optical Engineering. 6 years of direct hands-on laser experience including design building characterizing laser systemsProven demonstrated experience with complex laser theory and industry best practices associated with diode pumped solid state laser systems including continuous wave lasers Q-Switched lasers single-frequency injection locked lasers electrical and thermal sub-systemsComfortable presenting ideas findings obstacles to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience supporting programs within R&D laboratories in both an academic and government environment. Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Vendor Management,Design Controls,C/C++,FDA Regulations,Intellectual Property Law,ISO 13485,Research Experience,SolidWorks,Research & Development,Internet Of Things,Product Development Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1