Laser Engineer - San Leandro

Fuse

San Leandro, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Cost Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Government Regulations, Impedance Matching, Industry Standards, Laser Design, Laser Science, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Power Amplifier, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Quality Control, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, Simulation, Software Design, Software Simulation, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Technical Writing, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Unicorn Library Management System, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
San Leandro, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

Fuse is on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to fusion energy. Our core product is TITAN: an Impedance Matched Marx Generator (IMG). TITAN is the most efficient and powerful (TW) machine of its kind. Fusers have built and licensed Magical Unicorn and FAETON I, 2 novel pulsed power generators.


You are joining an early-stage fusion company. Please expect to wear different hats and take 0 to 1 ownership of objectives. This is not a regular job. Fusers are on a mission to change the world.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s/ Master's/ PHD degree in optics, optoelectronics, laser physics, electrical engineering, photonics or a related field

  • 2+ years’ experience in High Energy Laser design, analysis, and testing

  • 2+ years’ experience with laser amplification techniques

  • 2+ years’ experience with laser modeling and simulation software and other design and simulation 

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Willingness to travel to Montreal occasionally

Key Responsibilities

  • Designing and developing laser systems that generate short-duration, high-energy pulses of light.

  • Developing and testing laser components, including the laser cavity, mirrors, and amplifiers, to ensure that they can withstand high-energy pulses

  • Collaborating with optical, electrical, and mechanical engineers, to integrate laser systems with other components of a larger system

  • Conducting research and development activities to explore new technologies and techniques for improving high-energy laser systems

  • Planning and overseeing the manufacturing, installation, and operation of laser systems

  • Developing and implementing quality control procedures to ensure that products meet industry standards and MagLIF requirements

  • Performing cost analysis and creating project timelines to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget

  • Writing technical reports and giving presentations to communicate design concepts, testing results, and project progress to stakeholders (external and/or internal)

Additional requirements

  • Must be able to travel and work extended hours/weekends as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:


To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.  


Fuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fuse is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.


Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fuse's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at info@f.energy.

About the Company

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Fuse

To learn all about Fuse5, please visit http://www.fuse5.com
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
WEBSITE
http://www.fuse5.com