35 laser engineer jobs at 15 companies in Ripon, CA
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Senior Laser Project Engineer
Livermore, California, United States
$176k-$267k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Develops science and technology for United States national security.
Ability to obtain DOE Q-level clearance (U.S. citizenship required), bachelor’s in physics/engineering or equivalent, advanced laser systems expertise, hands-on assembly/alignment experience, modeling with Zemax OpticStudio or FRED, project leadership and communication skills.
MKS InstrumentsNASDAQ: MKSI: Supplies process control instruments and chemicals for semiconductor manufacturing.
2+ YOEMS in engineering/physics/material science/chemistry (or PhD) with industry experience (MS+5y or PhD+2y). Hands-on fiber and free-space optics, alignment, optical measurement instruments, and strong communication skills; US work eligibility required.
7+ YOEMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science; 7+ years in laser diode design; strong modeling and simulation; DOE experience; proficient in Python/MATLAB; device characterization
7+ YOEMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science; 7+ years in laser diode design; strong modeling, simulation, and data analysis; DOE experience; cross-functional collaboration.
Photon Design, COMSOL, Lumerical, MATLAB, Python, JMP, DOE
KLANASDAQ: KLAC: Provides process control and yield management for semiconductor manufacturing.
3+ YOEAdvanced STEM education preferred; 3–5+ years engineering experience with laser/optical systems, laser alignment, root-cause investigations, structured problem-solving, cleanroom experience, and ability to travel up to 25%.
Inertia: Building laser systems and fuel targets for commercial fusion power.
7+ YOEB.S. with 10+ years or M.S. with 7+ years; experience in QCW diode packaging; high-volume manufacturing; production quality control; process optimization; semiconductor back-end packaging is a plus.
CoherentNYSE: COHR: Manufactures lasers, engineered materials, and optical networking components.
15+ YOE5+ MgmtM.S. or Ph.D. in EE/Physics/Materials; 15+ years semiconductor laser development experience; 5+ years technical leadership; expertise in laser physics, device design, and product development from concept to production.
Vector Atomic: Develops precision quantum sensors for navigation and timing applications.
3+ YOEPhD in related field or 3+ years in ultra-stable cavities, frequency combs, or atomic clocks; strong metrology, nonlinear optics, and integrated photonics; US export compliance.
Principal Laser Component Engineer - Optical Solutions - Fremont, California, United States
Fremont, California, United States
$150k-$250k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Koch Inc.: Operates global manufacturing, refining, and industrial technology businesses.
8+ YOEMaster's in photonics/ME/physics/optics, 8+ years R&D experience with optical/mechanical components for optoelectronic packages, hands-on alignment and high-precision design, GR-468 qualification knowledge, supplier and cross-functional collaboration skills.
5+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in science or engineering; 5-10 years in laser/optics; hands-on laser lab experience; strong communication and analytical skills.
Onto InnovationNYSE: ONTO: Provides metrology and inspection solutions for semiconductor manufacturers.
2+ YOEPhD with 2+ years, MS with 4+ years, or BS with 5+ years in Optics/Physics; Matlab/Python; Zemax/Code V; laser systems; Fourier optics; polarization; high-NA objectives.
AEyeNasdaq: LIDR: Develops lidar sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles.
8+ YOEBachelor's in EE/Physics/Optics or related; 8+ years in optoelectronic or sensor systems engineering (lidar preferred); proficiency in system simulation, modeling, data analysis, and scripting (Python); strong optics, laser, and signal-processing background.
Cytek BiosciencesNASDAQ: CTKB: Manufacturer of spectral flow cytometry instruments and biological reagents.
3+ YOEBS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, minimum 3 years system integration/testing experience, Six Sigma preferred, ISO 13485 familiarity, statistical/DoE experience, knowledge of PCBA/optics/fluidics, strong communication skills.
PCBA, Lasers, Optics, Fluidic systems, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DoE), ISO13485
PsiQuantum: Builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics technology.
3+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering/Physics/Materials and 3+ years' industry experience; experience testing in cryogenic environments; experience with optical/electrical test equipment (OSA, oscilloscopes, AWG, VNA); developing test methods and automation scripts.
optical power meters, lasers, optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), oscilloscopes, function generators, AWG, vector network analyzer (VNA), single photon detectors