Senior Principal Laser Engineer

Coherent Corp., Aerospace & Defense Inc, Emerging Products & Technologies Business Unit is seeking a Sr.

Principal Laser Engineer to participate in the development of diode-pumped solid-state lasers.

This laser expert will take a lead role in the laser systems engineering, integration, and test, with a particular focus on technology transfer from the commercial laser business to Coherent Aerospace & Defense for military applications. Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead Laser Engineer - Provide optical engineering leadership to internally and externally funded R&D efforts, with a primary focus on advanced laser technology.

Lead the design of complex, innovative, state-of-the-art, solid-state laser systems for military applications.

Modeling to include all the physics of rare-earth-doped systems and free-space propagation, including thermal lensing.

or Ph.D.

in optics, applied physics, physics or electrical engineering.

or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience substantially greater than these minima are highly preferred. Skills

Must be intimately familiar with the physics of rare-earth-doped lasers and amplifiers from the NIR to the SWIR, bulk-optic cavity design and their components and with the effects limiting laser performance.

gain shapes, noise figure, cavity designs, stability, dynamics).

citizen and able to apply for a security clearance. Working Conditions

This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance. Quality and Environmental Responsibilities Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and / or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp. : Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent Corp.

is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S.

Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S.

citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8.

U.S.C.

1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Department of State.Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components.

We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program.

It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.

Come Join Us! Note to recruiters and employment agencies : We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Coherent Corp., Aerospace & Defense Inc, Emerging Products & Technologies Business Unit is seeking a Sr.

Principal Laser Engineer to participate in the development of diode-pumped solid-state lasers.

This laser expert will take a lead role in the laser systems engineering, integration, and test, with a particular focus on technology transfer from the commercial laser business to Coherent Aerospace & Defense for military applications.