Semiconductor Laser Device Engineer

5 days ago

Livermore, California, United States Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Semiconductor Laser Device Engineer to join our team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. As a key member of our Laser Systems Engineering & Operations Division, you will play a critical role in the development and deployment of high-power laser diode arrays.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and commission advanced semiconductor laser characterization tools and experiments
  • Design and lead complex experiments to characterize laser diode components
  • Develop or use advanced data analysis and simulation software to support experimental goals
  • Conduct advanced research into novel approaches for enhancing laser diode technology
  • Specify, procure, evaluate, and deploy commercially available laser diode arrays on LLNL systems
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities at the SES.4 Level
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to team members in the execution of their work scope
  • Provide significant technical expertise to fulfill research/project vision and strategy while leading technical direction for self and others
  • Lead and mentor on technical activities as needed to specify, procure, evaluate, and deploy commercially available laser diode arrays on LLNL systems
Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
  • Masters in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or the equivalent combination of education and previous relevant experience
  • Knowledge of and significant experience with the theory and use of laser diodes
  • Advanced knowledge of and experience with laser diode micro-optics, opto-electronic device packaging and knowledge of complex reliability engineering principles
  • Significant experience with complex opto-electronic device simulation, laser diode characterization, and/or optical simulation
  • Communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to present, explain, and advise senior management
  • Experience interacting and cooperating with all levels of technical staff, managers, and vendors
Additional Qualifications at the SES.4 Level
  • Leadership skills for leading and managing small, multi-disciplinary teams
  • Expert knowledge of and substantial experience with current state-of-the-art laser diodes, including highly complex semiconductor device physics (gain, cavity design, heterostructure charge transport) and device reliability physics
  • Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively present, explain, influence, and advise senior management and/or external sponsors
Desired Qualifications
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics
  • Experience with high power laser diode arrays, laser diode simulation software, laser diode current driver requirements, III-V semiconductor fabrication and materials technologies, and/or opto-electronic component packaging
  • Expert knowledge of and experience with characterization of compound semiconductor optoelectronic devices and materials such as GaAs, InP, and/or GaN
  • Working knowledge of epitaxial growth and material characterization techniques such as MOCVD, MBE, XRD, PL, ECV, AFM, SEM. Hall effect, and/or SIMS
  • Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes such as PECVD, RIE, ICP, wet etch, photolithography, and/or evaporation
  • Familiarity with the high-power laser diode industry or employment experience at an industrial manufacturer or end-user of laser diode components
  • Experience in writing technical specifications and statements of work
Additional Information
  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is an inclusive and diverse workplace
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package and flexible schedules
  • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our website.

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