Principal Research Scientist

4 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Lumentum Operations Full time
Join Our Team as a Research Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Research Scientist to join our team at Lumentum Operations. As a key member of our Industrial Technology Platform, you will be responsible for developing novel laser products and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conception and fabrication of new laser designs
  • Development and/or evaluation of key laser components
  • Performance characterization of lasers, components, and nonlinear stages
  • Project management of small teams
  • Generation and documentation of new IP
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. with specialization in physics or optics, and relevant work experience
  • Hands-on experience with laser systems, preferably including fiber lasers and frequency-conversion stages
  • Understanding of and experience with basic optical elements, including lenses, mirrors, polarizers, apertures, and optical filters
  • Experience with optical diagnostics and test equipment for characterizing the spatial, spectral, and temporal characteristics of laser systems
  • Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Basic understanding of optical fibers and fiber-processing equipment
  • Experience with high-power lasers
  • Experience with data acquisition, preferably using LabView
  • Experience with programming or data analysis, including commercial software packages
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive total compensation package, including annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits. Our goal is to make Lumentum a best place to work for our employees.



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