Laser Engineer

The impact you will make

As a Laser Engineer at our new Fort Collins, CO facility, you will play a critical hands-on role in both establishing the laboratory infrastructure and deploying Marvel Fusion’s ultra-high-intensity laser systems. 

Beyond laser installation and commissioning, you will help set up laboratory spaces, equipment, workflows, and safety processes—turning an empty facility into a fully operational laser lab. You will also regularly travel to other Marvel Fusion and partner sites, primarily within the US and occasionally worldwide, to support system integration, commissioning, and experimental campaigns. 

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building things from scratch, working on-site, traveling frequently, and taking ownership of real-world technical challenges.

Your responsibilities

• Facility & Lab Setup
  • Support the build-out of a new laser laboratory, including lab layout, equipment installation, utilities coordination, and infrastructure readiness
  • Assist with the setup of optical tables, beam enclosures, safety interlocks, diagnostics stations, and control areas
  • Help establish laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and operational workflows
• Laser Installation & Operations
  • Support installation, alignment, and integration of high-power, ultrafast laser subsystems
  • Assist with commissioning, acceptance testing, and performance validation of laser systems
  • Perform routine diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting under guidance from senior engineers
  • Operate laser systems and diagnostics during experimental and development campaigns
• Travel & Collaboration
  • Travel frequently to other Marvel Fusion and partner facilities—primarily within the US and occasionally internationally—to support installations, commissioning, and experiments
  • Collaborate closely with laser engineers, experimental physicists, facility teams, and external partners
  • Gather and report field data and lessons learned to help refine system designs and facility operations
• Documentation & R&D Support
  • Contribute to documentation such as operating procedures, alignment guides, safety documentation, and maintenance logs
  • Participate in R&D activities including prototype testing, optical assembly, and component evaluation

What you bring

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Laser Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with ultrafast or high-power laser systems through research, internships, or industry roles
• Practical skills in optical alignment, optomechanical setup, and safe laser operation
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrometers, autocorrelators, or energy/power meters
• Basic understanding of ultrafast laser principles, nonlinear optics, or beam propagation
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with comfort working in evolving, sometimes unstructured environments
• Strong willingness and flexibility to travel extensively and work on-site at different locations

What sets you apart

• Experience helping set up laboratories, test facilities, or new experimental spaces
• Background in field engineering, technical service, commissioning, or operations roles
• Exposure to CPA/OPCPA systems, diode-pumped lasers, or high-energy laser labs
• Familiarity with laser safety standards and lab safety best practices
• Experience with automation or controls tools (LabVIEW, Python, EPICS, PLC systems)
• Comfort working in startup or fast-changing environments

The pay range for this position is: $100,000 - $148,256 per year.

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Candidates may be considered for other positions at Marvel Fusion, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

What we offer

• An opportunity to make a huge impact on the future of our planet by making clean, safe, and abundant energy possible.
• Flexible working hours-wise and work environment.
• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package including:
  • Premiere Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their families
  • Short‑term and Long‑term disability
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • 31 days PTO: 21 paid vacation days, up to 10 sick days
  • 11 Company‑wide holidays
  • Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave