High-Powered Laser Systems Engineer

6 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia QinetiQ Full time
Company Overview

QinetiQ is a global leader in defence and security solutions, employing over 8500 professionals across more than 50 locations worldwide. With a strong presence in Australia, we offer innovative expertise to our customers, providing advice, services, and creative technology-based products that help address their most pressing challenges.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced High-Powered Laser Systems Engineer to join our Engineering Services team in Adelaide, South Australia. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of cutting-edge laser systems, from concept development to engineering design, build, and test.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Advise on optical design aspects of laser and optical subsystems, including beam control and safety considerations.
  2. Design, build, and test laser and optical hardware and software systems.
  3. Lead projects as necessary, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
  4. Contribute to larger projects as part of a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts.
  5. Undertake technical tasks related to high-energy laser development, testing, and evaluation.
  6. Foster collaboration with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
  7. Assist in establishing and maturing laser lab operations.
  8. Support system integration and field testing of high-power laser systems.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of lasers, optics, and basic properties of laser beams.
  • Extensive experience in setting up or constructing laser-oriented experiments or products.
  • Experience in modeling, experimentation, testing, and analysis.
  • Good working knowledge of laboratory test and measurement equipment.
Desirable Skills
  • Fibre lasers (any type) - handling optical fibres, including splicing, cleaving, and characterisation.
  • Optical engineering and optical design modeling.
  • Theoretical modeling or simulation experience, particularly with light propagation in atmosphere or thermal modeling due to optical radiation absorption.
  • Laser optics at kW level, preferably including fibre lasers, beam quality management, and opto-thermomechanical effects.
  • Characterization of narrow linewidth laser sources.
  • Data analysis and machine control in Matlab and/or Labview.
  • Professional standard optical design tools such as Zemax, and related 3D engineering or modeling packages.
  • Awareness of systems engineering practices.
  • Advanced laser technologies (active phase locking, spectrum broadening through modulation, auto-alignment technologies, length matching optical fibres, etc.).
  • Non-linear optics.
Salary and Benefits

As a highly skilled engineer, you can expect a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $180,000 per annum, depending on your experience and qualifications. In addition to a comprehensive remuneration package, you will also enjoy access to professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth.



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