Laser Systems Engineer for Space Applications
2 weeks ago
Southwest Research Institute is a prominent entity in the field of space science and advanced spacecraft instrumentation. Our mission is to uncover the mysteries of our solar system and the broader universe through innovative research.
Key Responsibilities:- Engage in the research and development of cutting-edge, laser-based spaceflight instruments designed for in-situ geochronology studies throughout the Solar System.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary laboratory setting to design, construct, and enhance novel spacecraft instruments for scientific missions beyond Earth.
- Participate in the design, development, and hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of instrumentation systems from initial concept through to flight-ready delivery.
- Assist senior research and development staff in pioneering research involving pulsed lasers, mass spectrometry, and high-speed data acquisition technologies.
- Collaborate with scientific teams to design, construct, and evaluate laser-based instruments capable of performing in-situ isotopic geochronology.
- Engage in hands-on activities with Class IIIb/Class IV pulsed and continuous wave lasers, ultra-high vacuum systems, pressurized gases, cryogenic materials, and high-voltage equipment.
- Address a variety of experimental flight hardware challenges, focusing on the design, assembly, and management of mechanical and electrical systems for data collection.
- Contribute to the design, fabrication, and performance testing of various optomechanical systems, while liaising with external suppliers to acquire instrumentation hardware and laboratory testing equipment.
- Conduct experimental data collection in an optical laboratory, develop LabView data acquisition and control systems, and create CAD models for new hardware assemblies.
- A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or a related engineering discipline is required.
- For PhD holders: At least 1 year of experience with optomechanics, lasers, and high vacuum systems, preferably in a laboratory setting.
- For Bachelor’s or Master’s degree holders: 1-3 years of experience with optomechanics, lasers, and high vacuum systems, with a background in a laboratory environment.
- Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in constructing experimental systems, scientific instruments, or engineering test platforms.
- A valid and clear driver’s license is necessary.
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