Principal Adaptive Optics Engineer
Core
Technically lead the design, specification, procurement, and integration of a high-speed custom adaptive optics system for advanced laser beamlines to support Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) research.
Role type
Principal Adaptive Optics Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
High-bandwidth, low-latency adaptive optics systems integrated into laser or photon beamlines for fusion power plants.
Domain
Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE), Laser Physics, Photonics
Required skills
Adaptive optics system architecture, wavefront sensing, deformable mirror control, real-time control systems, vendor technical management, system integration, test planning, trade studies, performance budgeting
Preferred skills
Experience with high-speed custom optics, laser beamline integration, closed-loop operation validation
Technologies
Wavefront sensors, deformable mirrors, real-time controllers, diagnostics
Responsibilities
Define system level requirements and performance budgets for fast adaptive optics; Lead trade studies and architecture decisions for high bandwidth, low latency correction systems; Lead technical engagement with commercial and research vendors delivering adaptive optics components; Lead assembly, integration, and test of the adaptive optics system within the beamline environment
Seniority
Principal, technical authority & hands-on leadership
