Laser Prototype Engineer (Fiber Lasers)

Location: Bloomfield, CT, US; onsite at hirify.global's facility

Salary: USD 92,000–124,000 annually

Company

hirify.global develops optical, laser, coating, and thermal technologies for the aerospace and defense industry, with advanced cleanrooms, precision manufacturing, and R&D facilities.

What you will do

• Build and test new laser designs with optical, electrical, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Work with fiber lasers and fiber components, including fiber handling, splicing, and cleaving.
• Write reports documenting technical progress and test results.
• Generate draft work instructions and assist with transitioning designs to production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; a combination of work experience and schooling may be considered instead of a degree.
• Experience building fiber lasers and working with fiber components.
• Experience testing fiber lasers and fiber components.
• Knowledge of fiber and fiber-component handling and splicing processes.
• Must be classified as a U.S. Person under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.

Nice to have

• Experience working with both large and small fibers.
• Ability to work independently and make design decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, fast-paced environment combining high-tech engineering with hands-on problem solving.
• Work in advanced cleanrooms, precision manufacturing areas, and R&D laboratories.
• Culture emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, technical excellence, teamwork, and vertical integration.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.