At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our R&D team to design and develop cutting-edge laser systems for space applications.
- Company: EOS Space Systems, a leader in laser technology and space research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and the chance to work on innovative projects.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in space technology while collaborating with talented engineers.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in physics/engineering and experience with laser systems required.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 $ per year.
We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.
EOS Space Systems is a laser and electro‑optics technology developer and systems integration company, dealing primarily with leading edge space domain awareness systems and custom observatories in Australia and overseas. EOS Space Systems develops a wide range of High Energy Laser (HEL) systems and High Power Laser (HPL) with advanced electronic control and instrumentation sub‑systems.
The position is for a Laser Scientist or Engineer within the EOS Space Systems Research & Development (R&D) team. A successful candidate is expected to undertake laser design, assembly, alignment, testing and maintenance. Writing technical documentation and reporting is part of the routine.
Primary Duties
- 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 (electronics, software, mechanical) 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.
- Assist the general improvement of knowledge and capability within the group.
Key Attributes
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively
- Communicates well, able to support the efforts of colleagues as necessary
- Detail and solution oriented
- Creative and adaptable
- Works in highly paced environment
- Self‑motivated
Skills And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in physics/engineering or a related field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with bulk solid‑state and/or laser systems
- Experience with the alignment and operation of Class 4 lasers, pulsed and CW
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications or previous industry experience
- Experience with high energy laser systems, pulsed and CW
- Experience combining multiple technical disciplines, e.g. electronics and mechanics, mathematics and software, opto‑electronics etc.
- Experience with ISO9001 quality systems
- Experience with laser resonator modelling software
- Experience with optical design software Zemax
- Experience with Matlab or a programming language (Python, C++)
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