Technical Manager - Fiber Lasers

Overview Technical manager role to lead design and development of fiber laser systems (CW and pulsed), including seed sources, amplifiers, pump coupling, and beam delivery. Responsibilities Lead design and development of fiber laser systems (CW and pulsed), including seed sources, amplifiers, pump coupling, and beam delivery. Oversee optical, thermal, and mechanical design; drive performance optimization, stability improvements, and mitigation of nonlinear effects. Identify and explore new areas of high-potential fiber laser research. Support fiber laser product development by guiding root-cause analysis of field and production issues. Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists. Conduct technical reviews and ensure adherence to development processes. Align technology with business and product strategy. Collaborate with other technical leads to develop programs spanning fiber lasers, sensing, telecommunications, and medical applications. Work with quality and reliability teams on qualification and lifetime testing. Contribute to IP strategy, invention disclosures, and patent reviews. Strong knowledge in: Yb, Er, Tm and other single/double-clad fiber laser architectures; physics, modelling and simulation of active fibers; optical fibers, modes and waveguide design; nonlinear effects (SBS, SRS, mode instability); fiber devices such as fiber combiners, gratings, and mode-field adapters; thermal management and packaging; laser safety and reliability standards. Strong management and communications skills. Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Minimum of 10 years of experience in high power fiber lasers; demonstrated excellence in experimental optical physics, including assembly, test, measurement, and analysis of fiber lasers; strong track record in establishing and executing R&D projects; experience delivering fiber laser products from concept through commercialization. #J-18808-Ljbffr