At Arete, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us. Arete is on the lookout for an Optical Engineer, Laser. This role is crucial in the design and construction of solid-state and fiber laser systems. The responsibilities involve modeling and simulating laser performance, orchestrating measurements and diagnostics, and gathering critical performance data. This role also demands the analysis of experimental data to validate system performance theories. A significant part of the job includes conducting research and development in lasers and electro-optical systems. The Optical Engineer will be expected to develop and document diagnostics and processes for laser system evaluation and fabrication, and to develop component specifications, tolerances, simulations, and test procedures. This position is vital as a principal investigator for DoD research and development projects and requires the submission of technical proposals for these programs. This position is based in our Niwot, CO office and may require some travel to other program sites, as needed. This is an exempt non-supervisory full-time position. Primary responsibilities: Drives technical research for laser and sensor development programs. Manages proposals for pursuits of new science and technology business. Prepares calculations, models, and simulations to predict solid state laser system performance. Analyzes collected experimental data to assess laser system performance. Develops laser and optical system specifications. Works with manufacturing and engineering staff to support design. Assembles, aligns, and tests lasers and optical system systems. Documents designs, procedures, and performance Designs optical fixturing and tests to support laser alignment, construction, and performance verification. Inspects optical component and systems. Prepares and presents technical briefings. Participates in design reviews and maintains documentation of resulting system design. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Generous PTO and Leave Times Flextime Scheduling Bereavement Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Parental Leave Financial Benefits 401K Retirement Plan Contribution Employee Stock Ownership Plan Continuing Education Funds Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits Medical Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Qualities We Look For Creativity Integrity Passion Responsiveness Collaboration Experiences and Background We Look For: PhD or MS+5 years in one of the following areas: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering. Proficient theoretical understanding of laser physics and design approaches Demonstrated capability in hardware build and test Experience in the execution of DoD funded research and development programs Appreciation of both technical and business constraints for development projects Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning Entrepreneurial Quickly understands overall project objectives and selects best suited solutions Skilled and innovative problem solver Works well independently and as part of a team Inquisitive and provides critical review of technical work by peers Responsive to technical questions and review from peers and technical management Comfortable in adapting to support a wide variety of roles to support different types of laser and Lidar system development projects. Proficient use of standard MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Proficient in use of tandard electrical and optical test equipment operation (e.g. oscilloscopes, signalgenerators, laser sources, spectrometers, detectors, etc.). Proficient in Matlab, Mathematica, Python, COMSOL, or LabView Possesses basic understanding of optical detectors and radiometry Capable of developing models and simulations of laser dynamics to support optical designs Capable of developing code to process collected sensor data Independently performs research of available literature to fill in knowledge gaps as needed Nice to Have- Standard laboratory environment utilizing lasers and optical equipment. Clean room fabrication environment (requiring clean room garments) Previously supported outdoor field tests. Computers Experience working in an ISO9000 or AS9100 production facility The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $170,000; however,... For full info follow application link.

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