What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Design Engineer position at CT19?
An Oak Ridge-based start-up is revolutionizing uranium laser enrichment technology. Following a successful Series A funding round, they’re seeking an experienced Optical Design Engineer to drive the next phase of this cutting-edge technology’s development. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development, optimization & implementation of Optical systems used for cutting-edge gas laser systems, primarily used for isotope enrichment. You’ll also play a key role in optimizing gas flow parameters & ensuring the system’s stability & efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing high-performance optics / laser systems & a strong ability to translate innovative concepts into scalable, reliable solutions. The position requires the ability to simulate the propagation of free-space laser beams, & the optics / opto-mechanics required to shape the beam caustics & beam profile.
Join a team of world-class experts & help shape the future of nuclear enrichment & isotopic innovation.
Job Title : Optical Design Engineer
Location : Oak Ridge, TN
Salary : DOE / Competitive equity options & comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities & Areas of Expertise :
- Expertise in ray tracing & POP modeling using Zemax, FRED, etc
- Design of stable laser resonators, how it impacts laser beam quality & beam caustics in free space propagation
- Mechanical & thermal stability of the laser resonator, & how it impacts a laser beam
- Experience / knowledge with dispersive resonators (i.e. grating) for wavelength adjustment
- Experience / knowledge with lenses & telescopes (i.e. spherical, OAP, etc.) - reflective vs refractive
- Experience / knowledge with other optics, i.e. Brewster windows, output couplers, beam splitters, adaptive optics, phase-conjugated mirrors, etc.
- Solid understanding of polarized laser beams, & how to control it
- Experience / knowledge of optics associated for laser metrology
- Perform qualification testing, user guide & other technical documents.
- Solid vendor knowledge of optics & coatings manufacturers'
- Draft & maintain design documentations including BOM, procedures & tests
- Knowledgeable with Laser Induced Damage, LIDT of optics & coatings.
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This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the forefront of laser technology development, driving innovations that shape the future of laser enrichment in the industry.