Job Description

At Randstad Defence, we're proud to be partnering with Electro Optic Systems (EOS) – a leading force in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced systems – currently seeking a Senior Laser Scientist to join their team in Canberra.

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About the role:

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The position is for a Senior Laser Scientist within the EOS Space Systems Research & Development (R&D;) team. A successful candidate is expected to undertake laser design, assembly, alignment, testing and maintenance. Also, writing technical documentation and reporting is also part of the routine.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Assist with the development of recent laser subsystems, primarily high energy lasers for ground-to-space applications. Includes laser design, component specification, assembly, optical alignment, and optimisation.
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- Work alongside other engineering disciplines and communicate system requirements.
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- Contribute to the instrumentation of cutting-edge opto-electronics subsystems.
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- Combine novel technologies or concepts to support the innovation and development of EOS IP.
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- Support the Engineering teams and communicate activity and progress to the respective discipline manager and VPs.
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- Undertake and document investigative experiments to inform the company's research activities.
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- Actively teach other staff skills and concepts in areas of proficiency to assist the general improvement of knowledge and capability within the group.
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Qualifications and Experience:

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- Minimum 5 years' experience with bulk solid-state or fibre laser systems,
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- Experience with the alignment and operation of Class 4 lasers, pulsed and CW
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- Experience with high power laser systems
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- Excellent documentation and communication skills,
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- Experience with Matlab or a programming language (Python, C++).
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- Experience with laser resonator modelling software,
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- Must be able to work within the AUKUS framework.
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- Candidates must be Australian Citizens or have Permanent Working Rights and be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance
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- Experience with multi-kW laser systems
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- Experience combining multiple technical disciplines, e.g. electronics and mechanics, mathematics and software, opto-electronics etc.,
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- Experience with ISO9001 quality systems,
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- Experience with optical design software Zemax
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 senior laser scientist (Canberra)
🏢 Hr Partners
📍 Canberra