Belcan ยท 1 hour ago
Senior Laser & Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $65/hr
6+ years expBelcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises, and they are seeking a Senior Laser & Opto-Mechanical Engineer. In this hands-on, collaborative role, you will design, integrate, and operate advanced pulsed laser systems and high-precision opto-mechanical assemblies for deep-UV high-energy laser initiatives.
Enterprise SoftwareIndustrial EngineeringProject ManagementSoftwareTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, modify, operate, and maintain advanced pulsed laser systems (solid-state and gas)
Improve beam quality by specifying, sourcing, and integrating optical components and high-damage-threshold optics
Design precision opto-mechanical components-including mirror mounts, optical hardware, and alignment structures-using SolidWorks
Perform FEA to evaluate mechanical, thermal, vibrational, and stress impacts on optical surfaces
Lead and execute laser-based experiments, spectroscopic measurements, and pulse diagnostics (ns/fs)
Calibrate and operate laser characterization tools, ensuring accurate and artifact-free data collection
Develop technical procedures and train technicians on system alignment and maintenance
Integrate optical and mechanical subsystems; establish alignment references for lenses and mirrors
Create and maintain interface control documents for optical and mechanical assemblies
Support procurement, installation, testing, and qualification of system hardware
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across laser, optical, and mechanical systems
Work hands-on in optics labs performing alignment, integration, diagnostics, and system testing
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system-level performance requirements are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
6+ years of direct experience in pulsed laser systems, opto-mechanical design, or precision optical system integration
Advanced knowledge of pulsed laser operation, laser characterization, and nonlinear optical processes
Proficiency in mechanical design software (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience performing FEA for mechanical, thermal, and vibrational analysis
Hands-on experience specifying, aligning, and operating optics, detectors, spectrometers, and related scientific equipment
Strong troubleshooting ability for complex laser and opto-mechanical systems
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Must be a U.S. Citizen, National, Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related fields
10-15+ years of laser and opto-mechanical engineering experience
Experience with deep-UV laser systems, Ti: Sapphire lasers, pulse shaping, or spectral shaping
Experience with high-damage-threshold optics and vacuum systems
Background in optical spectroscopy, gas kinetics, and complex data analysis
Experience designing or integrating active optical mounts (slow/fast steering mirrors)
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or LabVIEW
Company
Belcan
Belcan is a engineering services company offering design, manufacturing, and IT solutions for aerospace, defense, automotive, and more.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-06-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Dave Brandel
President & COO, Engineering Solutions
David Moya
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Recent News
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