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Apply Onlinesenior engineer (mILITARY & AEROSPACE LASER PRODUCTS) (2008-4W)

Location: East Granby, CT

Work hours: full time

To apply for this position, send your resume to jobs@nufern.com, or apply online.

Summary

Rersponsible for technical efforts to develop fiber lasers and/or amplifiers made to different levels of integration based on customer requirements.
U.S. citizen or Green Card required.

Main Responsibilities

  • Research, develop, build, and test/characterize fiber-optic based lasers and amplifiers to various levels of integration. These devices will include, but are not limited to, cutting-edge, rare-earth doped large mode-area (LMA) fiber technology developed by Nufern.
  • Utilize large diameter fibers/splicing technology to design/integrate standard and custom optical components.
  • Perform optical tests and measurements for fiber-based device characterization, using equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers (OSAs), oscilloscopes, power meters, beam profilers, etc.
  • Incorporate appropriate mechanical and electrical components at the system level.
  • Conduct technical interactions with optical/electrical/mechanical component vendors.
  • Design experiments and perform detailed data analysis on subjects including non-linear optical phenomonena, and reliability.
  • Liaise with customers and sales personnel during design and develop processes.
  • Coordinate with engineering/production personnel during product transfer to manufacturing.

Education

B.S. or advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

  • Hands-on lab experience in the optical field.
  • Experience in one or more of the follow areas:
    • Fiber laser and optical amplifier experience preferred.
    • Rare-earth doped, large-mode areas ("LMA") optical fiber experience a plus.
    • Optical test and measurement equipment used for characterizing fiber laser and amplifiers such as power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, beam profilers.
    • Non-linear optics
    • Use and integration of electrical and mechanical components
    • Design of experiments and analysis of data

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail.
  • Ability to present concepts and ideas in a clear and coherent manner both orally and in writing.
  • Enthusiastic with willingness to learn and share ideas.

Level of Independence

Able to work with minimal supervision and to be self-motivated and self-directed.
Able to work as part of a group and be an effective team member.

Please reference job code 2008-4W in your subject line when applying.

E-mailjobs@nufern.com
Mail:Nufern Human Resources
7 Airport Park Road
East Granby, CT 06026
Fax:(860) 408-5093
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