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High-Power Laser Systems Engineer

2 months ago


Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Leidos Full time

Job Summary:

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled High-Power Laser Systems Engineer to join our Directed Energy team in Albuquerque. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving USPL systems, as well as setting up and performing experiments with USPLs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support laser system operations, including alignment, optimization, and operation of oscillators and amplifiers.
  • Perform optical test functions, including power, spatial, spectral, and temporal characterization of optical beams.
  • Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance and organization.
  • Assist with installation of new hardware and fixtures to expand laboratory capabilities and capacity.
  • Provide regular progress reports and maintain timelines for multiple projects.

Requirements:

  • Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline focused on optics or short pulse laser technology.
  • Have strong innovation, analytical, and diagnostic skills.
  • Ability to understand and abide by government safety rules and regulations.
  • Have a bachelor's degree and 4-8 years or a master's degree with 2-6 years of experience with short pulse laser system experience, including laser system alignment, diagnostics, and maintenance.
  • Ability to analyze data and write accurate, concise, and readable test summary reports.
  • Ability to engage in technical research and development in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work well with scientific peers.
  • Ability to acquire and maintain a DoD clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Troubleshooting and resolving optical and electronics-related system issues.
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting Joule-class Nd:YAG nanosecond lasers.
  • Experience with optical parametric amplifier systems.
  • Optomechanical modeling experience and knowledge of materials.
  • Proficiency in LabVIEW, CAD, and/or Zemax.
  • Have an active DoD secret or higher clearance.

About Our Team:

Our Directed Energy team in Albuquerque consists of approximately 120 scientists, engineers, technicians, drafters, fabricators, and support staff with backgrounds in advanced physics, electrical and mechanical engineering, electromagnetics, lasers, and high-power microwaves. For over three decades, our team has worked with government laboratories to push the limits of the state-of-the-art in several high-tech fields.