High Power Laser Systems Engineer

24 hours ago


Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Leidos Full time

Job Description

Leidos is seeking an Ultrashort Pulse Laser Lead Engineer to join our team in Albuquerque. This exciting opportunity involves operating, maintaining, and improving USPL systems, as well as setting up and performing experiments with USPLs.

As a member of our Directed Energy team, you will work in cutting-edge laboratories at the Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL) on Kirtland AFB. Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing and conducting USPL experiments, facilitating laser system operations, and performing optical test functions.

You will also be responsible for laboratory and laser equipment maintenance, installing new hardware, and providing regular progress reports. The ideal candidate will have strong innovation, analytical, and diagnostic skills, as well as experience with low and high power, short pulse laser systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and conduct USPL experiments in AFRL facilities.
  • Facilitate USPL 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.
  • Maintain laboratory and laser equipment.
  • Install new hardware and fixtures to expand laboratory capabilities and capacity.
  • Provide regular progress reports and maintain timelines for multiple projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 4-8 years of experience, or a master's degree with 2-6 years of experience in low and high power, short pulse laser systems.
  • Strong innovation, analytical, and diagnostic skills.
  • Experience with laser system alignment, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance.
  • Ability to work well with technical, engineering, and management staff.
  • Ability to acquire and maintain a DoD security clearance.


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