Optical Engineer II

POSITION SUMMARY

The Experimental Division is seeking an early-career Optical Engineer to help design, build, and conduct laboratory experiments exploring laser-material interactions. The innovative and resourceful candidate that is hired will perform programmatic research and development using wide range of targets, lasers, and optical diagnostics to conduct these experiments.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Support the operation of existing and newly acquired equipment and instrumentation for laser physics experiments

• Design, build, and field optical set-ups that include lasers, vacuum systems, targets, and interferometric diagnostics

• Work in an environment with a visible and audible laser amplifier operating at both single shot and constant 10Hz rep rates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor¿s Degree in Optics

• US Citizenship Required

ESESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Experience with optical systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional software operation

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and navigate stairs/ladders

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Work both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team

• Programming experience

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with electrical power, controls, and vacuum systems

• Experience with programming language such as Python or C++ Technical writing experience

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range

Pay Range: $60,431 - $84,603 Annually

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job¿s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

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