Demonstrated successful execution of engineering tasks including use of design software (Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, Photon Engineering FRED, and/or Lambda Research OSLO preferred) and quantitative analysis/programming tools (Python), instrumentation and measurement, part fabrication or procurement, integration and test, data collection, and documentation. Understanding of fiber optics for high power CW laser systems: multi-mode, single mode, polarization maintaining, step index, photonic crystal, endcaps.