Optical Scientist in Wavefront Sensing and Aero-Optics

1 week ago

laguna hills, United States MetroLaser, Inc. Full time

Candidates must be US citizens or US permanent residents as required by Department of Defense contracts.


Job Description

MetroLaser, Inc. is a leading R & D company, recognized worldwide for its laser-based measurement and optical diagnostics technologies for industrial, military, and space applications. Since its inception in 1988, MetroLaser, Inc., has been at the forefront the of state-of-the-art in optical diagnostics research and development as well as the commercialization of systems to measure flow velocity, temperature, chemical composition, surface temperature, non-destructive inspection of components, etc. The core business of MetroLaser, Inc., lies in the defense sector, NASA and DOE and as a commercial provider of flow, combustion and plasma diagnostics.


We have an exciting opening for an Optical Scientist in Wavefront Sensing at our office in Laguna Hills, CA. The new appointee will support the scientific staff in implementation, investigation and analysis of laboratory-based experiments and engineering problems. The successful candidate is expected to work under minimal supervision while using technical skills and judgment to solve problems encountered during the course of experimental/analytical investigations. The appointee is expected to prioritize time to keep projects on schedule, be proactive in documenting the results and findings, and in communicating them to the scientific staff. He/she is expected to work as a part of a team and may also lead efforts with other engineers and technicians.


Job Responsibilities

  •  Assemble and conduct optical breadboard experiments to support instrument development.
  •  Design, analyze and assemble optical systems for measurements, from inception to prototyping
  • Develop timelines and resources to implement solutions for the project execution
  • Analyze and document findings/results for reporting
  • Communicate and interface with technical and administrative staff to investigate and solve engineering problems
  • Prepare technical presentations for internal use, conferences and customers


Qualifications

  • MS/Ph.D. in optical sciences/engineering or equivalent, with 2 or more years of work experience after the PhD degree or 4 or more years of experience after the MS degree.
  • Thorough understanding of optics, lens design, optical systems design
  • Experience with lasers and optical detectors
  • Highly-motivated and a self-starter with ability to quickly absorb new concepts and subsequent application within prescribed timelines and resources
  • Strong communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to work in a team towards a larger company objective
  • Experience with LabVIEW and SOLIDWORKS programming
  • Experience with Zemax or a similar optical design software
  • Experience in image processing and software coding using C/C++/Python/MATLAB
  • Expertise in wavefront measurement and analyses, and adaptive optics for correcting wavefront aberrations caused by atmospheric and flow turbulence is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of interferometry and holography is a plus
  • Knowledge of machine learning and data science is a plus
  • Knowledge of the effects of aero-optics from flow compressibility and turbulence is a big plus.
  • Knowledge of fluid mechanics, and high-speed aerodynamics is a plus.


MetroLaser, Inc., offers highly competitive compensation and fringe benefit package that includes retirement plan, matching contributions; health, dental and vision benefits; generous paid time-offs; sick leaves and a highly intellectual, work environment.


MetroLaser, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be US citizens or US permanent residents as required by Department of Defense contracts. Please email your application package (cover letter and resume) to jobs@metrolaserinc.com.

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