Senior Optical Engineer

Senior Optical EngineerAs a Senior Optical Engineer at Spectra-Physics, you will join our innovative laser product development engineering team to contribute to the next generation design and engineering solutions for free-space and fiber-based laser systems. You will work collaboratively within a project team and use your communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional team members.You Will Make an Impact By:Engineering laser oscillators, amplifiers and harmonic conversion modules through experimentation and modeling into innovative products that solve our customers most pressing challengesDefining test strategies, building, testing and documenting technical data on system prototypes, creating reports, and design documentation for the product development teamInteracting with mechanical, electrical and software design teams to assist in overall development of the optical systems. May require device-level expertiseContributing to design of optical systems by specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components, developing and benchmarking system performance models, developing and implementing test procedures, and evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentationConducting feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designsSupporting design team members in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabricationSkills You Bring:BS degree and 4+ years industry experience MS with 2+ years of industry experience or PhD in related fieldHands-on experience in free-space beam and optical cavity alignment for CW and pulsed laser systemsHands-on experience with diode pumped pulsed solid-state lasers and amplifiers components. Experience with Q-switch laser cavitiesHands-on experience with operating and characterizing acousto-optic and electro-optic modulators and pulse selectorsAbility to independently define opto-electronic measurement procedures, set up and perform the measurements, evaluate the results and clearly communicate the conclusions to peer engineers and managementAbility to work self-directed and as part of a multi-disciplinary teamPreferred Skills:Experience with optical measurement instruments: beam parameters analyzers, power meters, auto-correlators, fast opto-electronics, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and spectrometers, scanning interferometersLaser Cavity modelling and laser dynamicsProven experience in product development and ability to transfer the design to production, with an emphasis on manufacturability and product life-cycleExperience with Gaussian beam propagation software tools (ReZonator, Paraxia and/or others)Familiarity with ray-tracing analysis software (ZEMAX, FRED and/or others)Hands-on experience with harmonic generation and nonlinear crystals (SHG, THG, SFG) and modelling basic harmonic processes using SNLO, Matlab and/or other suitable software toolsExperience?with automated measurement and control methods (PythonWe are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.Compensation and Benefits: Salary Pay Range: $111,850 to $186,400 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.