Laser Engineering Manager
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Job Description
Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. The founders include two highly renowned scientists and a longtime entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. With the use and commercialization of laserinduced inertial fusion a clean and highly efficient power generation technology is coming within reach suitable to ensure a secure and scalable future energy supply.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Laser Engineering Manager / Principal R&D Engineer to drive the development of highenergy diodepumped solidstate laser (DPSSL) systems within the laser development division. In this leadership role you will oversee a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists guiding the design development and optimization of nextgeneration laser systems for highpower applications including inertial fusion energy (IFE) and other advanced photonic technologies.
This role would be responsible for the development of kilojouleclass diodepumped laser systems with high wallplug efficiency and exceptionally high average power to drive commercial fusion power plants. As part of this effort you will be at the forefront of developing stateoftheart laser technologies pushing the boundaries of performance. Your contributions will be integral to advancing the capabilities of highenergy laser systems for inertial fusion energy (IFE).
What youll do:
Lead and mentor a team of scientists and engineers in the design modelling simulation and development of highenergy DPSS laser systems.
Drive the conceptualization architecture and optimization of laser amplifier chains ensuring high efficiency and performance.
Collaborate with optical mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
Define and execute experimental validation strategies including prototype development and performance characterization.
Work closely with industry partners research institutions and stakeholders to advance cuttingedge laser technologies.
Ensure project milestones budgets and deliverables align with organizational goals.
Maintain awareness of emerging trends in highenergy laser technology and drive innovation within the team.
Who you are:
PhD or MS in Physics Optical Engineering Laser Science or a related field.
5 years of experience in highpower DPSS laser system design and development.
Strong background in laser physics nonlinear optics optical modeling and highenergy laser amplification.
Expertise in laser system simulation tools (e.g. Zemax COMSOL LASCAD or inhouse Multiphysics codes).
Experience leading R&D teams in a collaborative fastpaced environment.
Handson experience with laser system prototyping testing and diagnostics.
Strong project management skills and the ability to drive projects from concept to completion.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with a track record of managing technical teams effectively.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English are necessary to deliver presentations prepare written reports explain technical information and provide advice to project sponsors and external collaborators.
Team player with high levels of emotional intelligence.
Proactive personality you like to take responsibility and take the initiative even in challenging situations.
Strong handson mentality you enjoy helping shape the success in a dynamic innovative company.
Preferred: Strong experience in diodepumped laser technology for highaveragepower applications.
Preferred: Background in inertial fusion energy (IFE) laser systems.
Preferred: Knowledge of adaptive optics laser beam control and thermal management strategies.
Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location level jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation equity benefits.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
