Laser​/Optical Engineer III

Design, develop, fabricate, and test laser and optical components, devices and systems.

Apply in-depth knowledge of scientific and engineering principles to the development of prototypes and products including optical mounts, motors, optical devices and laser systems.

In particular, the successful candidate will work closely with a small interdisciplinary and international team to build and test a very high pulse energy femtosecond laser system. This large scale contract will produce one of the highest peak power lasers ever developed. This position will require you to translate raw ideas and concepts into detailed design and an operating, reliable laser system.

The successful candidate may elect to participate in a number of international meetings with our partners in Europe.

Design, fabricate, assemble, test, and troubleshoot components of various laser and electro-optic devices and systems.

Computational and analytical modeling and simulation.

Identify technical, schedule, and cost risks.

Work with vendors to procure required items for fabrication and assembly of products and prototypes.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Laser, Optical or Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry/Physics, or similar discipline with four or more years of relevant experience. A Master’s Degree or PhD associated with the development or use of laser and/or optical systems may be substituted for relevant experience.

Four or more years of relevant experience with laser and/or optical components and systems.

Hands-on experience in laboratory technical work, preferably in lasers or optics.

Experience in documenting technical work, and results, analysis and presentation of data.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Experience with the development or use of femtosecond laser systems.

Proficiency designing optomechanical components with Solid Works.

Development and fabrication of optical, laser and/or optomechanical components.

Experience with optical and optomechanical hardware.

$95,873 to $140,875 depending upon Education level and experience.

Exempt employee under the Laws of the State of California. Exempt Employees are provided full Medical and Dental Coverage as well as participation in a company sponsored 401 K Retirement plan. TPES also provides a profit sharing plan that is in addition to your annual salary and can be significant.