Senior Laser Electro-Optic Technologists - Laser Material Interaction Labs

Senior Laser Electro-Optic Technologists - Laser Material Interaction Labs

Company Description

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Job Description

The Laser-Matter Interaction Lab complex has multiple openings for Senior Laser Electro-Optics Technologists to support advanced laser material interaction studies using a 1 kJ pulsed laser system and a wide variety of tabletop lasers ranging in pulse duration from fs to cw. In these roles, selected candidates will exercise general technical and limited administrative authority, regularly interact with upper management and technical staff outside their immediate work unit, and independently collaborate with scientists, engineers, and skilled technical personnel.

They may lead, train, or mentor other technical staff and will be responsible for technical commitments and interpretation of standards for complex laser systems. These positions are in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate.

These positions require full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

In this role, you will

• Independently analyze complex system performance of high energy laser technology and processes using advanced methods, innovation, and judgment, identifying problems, providing input on solutions, and presenting data to a peer review team with recommendations.
• Interpret requirements, establish methods, and set priorities for opto-mechanical assemblies, precision laser alignment and tolerancing of laser/optical systems.
• Align and maintain a complex 1 kJ laser system to support high-precision material interaction experiments and ensure consistent reliable experimental performance.
• Configure and optimize laser system parameters, including fluence and beam diameter, to meet experimental requirements for various target materials.
• Design, modify, and install advanced laser diagnostic systems to monitor and characterize laser performance and experimental outcomes.
• Develop and execute pulse shaping strategies to optimize laser-material interactions.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade complex laser systems, diagnostics, and related equipment with minimal instruction or direction.
• Generate and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including operational procedures, alignment protocols, and diagnostic schematics.
• Collaborate with scientific and engineering staff to support experimental setups, system modifications, and ensure successful execution of project goals.
• Serve as a technical lead for engineering principles to solve complex problems using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Lead, train, and mentor other technical staff as needed.
• Utilize advanced data methods and perform in depth analysis of shot data to verify accuracy, identify anomalies, and clearly report findings and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Laser Electro-Optics, Physics or the equivalent combination of education and prior relevant experience.
• Advanced skills and experience in alignment, configuration, and troubleshooting of high-energy laser systems.
• Advanced skills and understanding of high energy laser technology and processes with the ability to design complex systems and solutions to problems under minimal supervision.
• Advanced skills with opto-mechanical assemblies, precision laser alignment and tolerancing.
• Demonstrated technical skills and advanced knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Advanced level knowledge and understanding of photonics/laser technologies and experience working on a technical project team and providing technical direction and guidance to others.
• Advanced skills and experience in designing and installing optical and laser diagnostic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide technical leadership in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, feedback, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Experience with safe work and business practices.
• Ability to make or recommend technical commitments and interpret standards for complex systems.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with engineering software tools such as Solid Works, CREO, Lab View or MATLAB.
• Demonstrated experience in vacuum systems, including…