Laser Scientist

Job Description

Hexium is hiring a laser scientist to lead the development of high average power nanosecond-pulsed lasers. In this role you will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop lasers that will be used for a laser isotope separation process. You will be responsible for working with the team to define requirements for laser systems and leading their development. Your work will focus on high average power and high peak power nanosecond-pulsed, narrow-bandwidth lasers, as well as optical systems for conditioning, routing, and measuring the light they produce.

Company

Hexium is an early-stage company building hardware at the cutting edge of laser science, plasma physics and atomic physics. Join our team to help build transformational technology for supplying isotopes to the clean energy industry. We are based in the vibrant city of Austin, TX and offer a competitive compensation package that includes medical and dental benefits, 401(k) matching, employee stock options, performance bonuses, and paid time off.

Responsibilities

- Lead the development of high average power, narrow-bandwith, nanosecond pulsed laser systems.

- Work with a multidisciplinary team to specify laser requirements.

- Assist with design optical systems to condition, measure, and transport laser light.

- Assist with installation and integration of the lasers into the isotope separation system.

Required Qualifications

- Experience leading the design of laser systems from design through operation.

- PhD in Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience designing pulsed, high-power, and high-energy laser systems.

- Experience with high rep-rate (kHz+) pulsed Ti:Sapphire lasers

- Experience with pulsed fiber lasers or broad area semiconductor lasers

- High proficiency with Zemax and other tools for optical system design.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible schedule

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Relocation assistance

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Are you authorized to work in the United States without restriction?

- What lasers have you designed?

Ability to Relocate:

- Austin, TX 78758: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person