Senior Fiber Laser Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Fiber Laser Engineer role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO, primarily in a laboratory or clean room. Compensation is $103,000–$136,000 per year. The role supports development of Directed Energy and NewSpace products at Optical Engines’ Colorado Springs facility. The engineer builds and tests high-power fiber laser systems, performs critical optical measurements, and works with engineers and technicians in an R&D environment. This work advances photonic products for commercial, industrial, space, and defense sectors.

What you'll do

• Set up and operate optical equipment and measurement apparatus
• inspect laser components
• build and characterize high-power fiber laser systems
• collaborate with and mentor engineers and technicians
• manage procurement and logistics of sensitive parts and equipment
• occasionally travel to customer sites for system integration support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior fiber laser engineer

fiber lasers

optical engineering

laser systems

r&d

directed energy

newspace

colorado springs co

$103k–$136k

python

labview

optical testing

5+ years laser experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Four weeks paid time off
• nine paid holidays
• employer-paid health, vision, and dental care
• 401(k) company match
• tuition assistance.

Why this role

Hands-on laboratory and clean-room work; supports Directed Energy and NewSpace product development; occasional customer-site travel.

About the employer

OPTICAL ENGINES INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.