Optical Materials Engineer

Overview

An innovative organization within the photonics and laser technology space is seeking an Optical Materials & Crystal Growth Engineer to support the development of advanced optical materials and devices.

This is a highly hands-on role with a strong focus on single-crystal growth, optical material fabrication and characterization. You will work with advanced optical crystals and materials used in high-performance laser and photonic systems, taking responsibility for developing new materials, evaluating suppliers and supporting the development of next-generation optical devices.

• Support the development and fabrication of advanced optical materials and single crystals for laser and photonic applications.
• Work with internal and external partners on the development of new optical materials where an established supply chain does not exist.
• Build, test and characterize early-stage optical devices and prototypes.
• Use optical metrology and characterization techniques to evaluate material and device performance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers of high-performance optical materials and components.
• Establish and qualify new suppliers and materials as they become available.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical and systems engineers to integrate optical and magneto-optical components into laser and photonic systems.
• Produce technical reports, material specifications and engineering documentation.

• Strong hands-on experience with optical material fabrication, with particular emphasis on single-crystal growth.
• Working knowledge of crystal growth techniques such as Czochralski, Bridgman, Float-Zone and/or Liquid Phase Epitaxy (LPE).
• Experience with optical crystal and material characterization techniques such as XRD, absorption spectroscopy and CRD.
• Experience developing, fabricating or characterizing optical materials and devices.
• Hands-on experience working with optical systems, optical components and standard optical metrology techniques.
• Strong experimental, data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline preferred; MS candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

• Direct experience developing or growing optical crystals or magneto-optical materials.
• Experience with optical ceramics or related fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of optical isolators, Faraday rotators or high-extinction polarize rs.
• Experience taking new optical materials from early-stage development through characterization and device integration.
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days