At Randstad Defence, we’re proud to be partnering with Electro Optic Systems (EOS)—a leading force in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced systems— currently seeking a Senior Laser Scientist to join their team in Canberra.
About the role:
The position is for a Senior Laser Scientist within the EOS Space Systems Research & Development (R&D) team. A successful candidate is expected to undertake laser design, assembly, alignment, testing and maintenance. Also, writing technical documentation and reporting is also part of the routine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development of new laser subsystems, primarily high energy lasers for ground-to-space applications. Includes laser design, component specification, assembly, optical alignment, and optimisation.
- Work alongside other engineering disciplines and communicate system requirements.
- Contribute to the instrumentation of cutting-edge opto-electronics subsystems.
- Combine novel technologies or concepts to support the innovation and development of EOS IP.
- Support the Engineering teams and communicate activity and progress to the respective discipline manager and VPs.
- Undertake and document investigative experiments to inform the company’s research activities.
- Actively teach other staff skills and concepts in areas of proficiency to assist the general improvement of knowledge and capability within the group.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
- Post-graduate qualification in lasers
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with bulk solid-state or fibre laser systems,
- Experience with the alignment and operation of Class 4 lasers, pulsed and CW
- Experience with high power laser systems
- Excellent documentation and communication skills,
- Experience with Matlab or a programming language (Python, C++).
- Experience with laser resonator modelling software,
- Must be able to work within the AUKUS framework.
- Candidates must be Australian Citizens or have Permanent Working Rights and be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance
Desirable:
- Experience with multi-kW laser systems
- Experience combining multiple technical disciplines, e.g. electronics and mechanics, mathematics and software, opto-electronics etc.,
- Experience with ISO9001 quality systems,
- Experience with optical design software Zemax
Ready to Apply?
Join EOS and help shape the future of defence technology. Apply now through Randstad by clicking “apply now” or send an email to James Raso on James.raso@randstad.com.au
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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