Optical Scientist in Wavefront Sensing and Aero-Optics
3 days ago
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.
We are seeking an experienced Optical Scientist to join our team in Laguna Hills, CA. The successful candidate will support the scientific staff in implementation, investigation, and analysis of laboratory-based experiments and engineering problems.
Key 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 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.
- 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 regulations.
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