Laser (Coherent Beam Combining) Engineer

Laser (Coherent Beam Combining)

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Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Lasers, Optics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field, with experience in high-energy laser system design and development
• Strong expertise in high energy laser coherent beam combining technologies
• Background and expertise with semiconductor laser sources and fiber laser amplifiers
• Proficiency with modeling software such as Finesse, Zemax, COMSOL, Lumerical, RSoft, Python, Mathematica, or ANSYS Lumerical for laser and cavity simulations
• Experience developing electro mechanical feedback systems is desirable
• Experience working in cross disciplinary teams across multiple technical fields

About Blue Laser Fusion (BLF)

BLF is a startup based in Goleta, CA, developing a high energy laser system to enable laser driven inertial fusion energy (IFE). Following the success of the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, BLF aims to create a high energy, high repetition rate laser capable of sustaining repeated nuclear fusion reactions. We are tackling the key scientific and engineering challenges necessary to make this a reality.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced engineer to drive the development of advanced high energy laser systems using coherent beam combining techniques. The BLF laser optical enhancement cavity platform utilizes a Fabry Pérot cavity to stack and store a train of lower power pulses into kJ+ high energy pulses. This system requires:

• Ultra high reflectivity mirrors
• Pulsed, high power laser injection
• High finesse cavities up to 150 m in length
• Precise resonance tuning between the input laser and the cavity
• Minimization of optical losses

The Laser Engineer will enhance BLF's laser OEC concept by:

• Developing CBC laser sources with increased input power
• Developing active optical, mechanical, and feedbacking elements to maintain resonance
• Working with laser and fiber amplifier vendors to develop and procure optimal sources
• Modeling optical performance of the laser enhancement cavity using industry standard software
• Assessing thermal effects at higher input powers
• Troubleshooting and optimizing system performance

The Laser Engineer will be expected to:

• Work on site primarily in Goleta (Santa Barbara), CA
• Occasionally travel to work with international and domestic development partners
• Work closely with BLF Founder, Shuji Nakamura

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits package.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Stock options

Join us in advancing fusion energy technology and pushing the boundaries of high energy laser systems.