Senior Optical Fiber Engineer

Your greatest work is ahead! The Directed Energy Division at Leidos has an exciting opportunity to serve as a Senior Optical Fiber Engineer supporting cutting‑edge high‑power fiber‑based laser system technology on Kirtland AF Base, NM. The fiber laser program we support investigates 1 and 2 µm continuous wave and pulsed lasers. Our Senior Optical Fiber Engineer will provide support to other engineers and research scientists developing new and novel high power laser technologies by means of setting up and conducting complex experiments and analyzing and reporting results.

• Construct fiber amplifiers, perform laser experiments, and collect data to include measurement of laser output power, spectra, polarization extinction ratios and stimulated Brillouin scattering.
• Oversee several laser laboratories and work with senior management to assign priorities and determine how to best utilize resources.
• Report on project status on a weekly and monthly basis in formal, professional reports.
• Communicate technical progress, risks, and solutions to Government customers and to external parties such as subcontractors and vendors, and influence project and team leaders on solution design and approach.

• BS degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or closely related field and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or MS degree or higher with 6+ years of prior relevant experience
• Five or more years of fiber laser amplifier experience
• Knowledge of fiber termination, polishing and splicing
• Ability to use and modify Lab View or similar laboratory control software
• Ability to analyze data and write accurate and concise test summary reports
• Ability to engage in technical research and development in a fast‑paced laboratory environment
• Ability to work side by side with technical staff in a laboratory environment
• Must be a U.S Citizen and have the ability to acquire and maintain a minimum of a DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to understand and abide by government safety rules and regulations
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills

• Possess an active DoD Secret or higher security clearance
• Ability to design, build and test fiber laser amplifiers
• Have experience working in a government research facility
• Have experience managing technical programs and personnel
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Pay Range:
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