Laser Development Scientist

TOPTICA strives to meet “All Wavelengths” for our customers in close collaboration with our exceptional employees. TOPTICA is able to provide exceptional high-end laser systems and customer service worldwide.

About your new role:

As the Laser Development Scientist you will be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities related to existing TOPTICA and future product lines developed and manufactured by the United States production team. Our Laser Development Scientist will be working as a member of our TOPTICA Photonics, Inc. Americas design team.

Key job responsibilities:

• Contributing to the design and specification of products from research and development stage to engineering plan stage to product manufacturability
• Ensuring that the product conforms to TOPTICA’s high standard of performance, quality, and reliability
• Building and characterizing early prototypes
• Specifying and outfitting dedicated manufacturing space with all necessary workstations, fixturing, and instrumentation for successful creation

Education and qualifications:

• Master’s degree in physics, Optics, or other relevant scientific discipline; Ph.D. preferred
• Significant, demonstrable experience and skill in hands-on work with lasers and optical techniques
• Unrestricted right to work in the United States
• Experience with optical parametric oscillators and/or integrated photonics, preferred
• Skills in electronics and/or software for controls and analysis, preferred

Equal Opportunity Statement:

TOPTICA Photonics, Inc.’s policy is to recruit and employ people with skills to advance our technology driven industry, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (including neurodiversity), genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. Our policies aim for the high standards of fair and equal opportunity, covering all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and employment, promotions, compensation, team opportunities, and training programs. We are committed to compliance with all laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative action, harassment prevention, and ensuring that all employment decisions are based on applicable job requirements.