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ARA

Senior Laser Engineer 2

San Antonio, TX · On-site

The Senior Laser Engineer 2 will lead the design, development, and execution of advanced laser and ... Lead precision optical alignment, beam conditioning, stabilization, and diagnostic activities.

North Central Utility

Alignment Technician

De Forest, WI · On-site

$20 - $40/hr

... laser alignment, as well as complete wreck repair for trailers of all makes and models. No job is ... Alignment technician will learn all aspects of heavy-duty vehicle alignment and frame straightening ...

MyHR, LLC.

Senior Laser Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Senior Laser Systems Engineer to architect, develop, and validate ... Drive rapid prototype builds, optical alignment, and range/field testing cycles, capturing ...

Secret Med Spa

Laser Technician

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Ensure that client concerns are reported in a timely manner to the Senior Laser Technician, Manager, Mid-Level Provider and Operations Manager Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed * High ...

LLNL

Senior Laser Project Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

$116K - $151K/yr

Significant hands-on experience leading the assembly, alignment, and integration of laser systems ... senior management and/or external sponsors. Qualifications We Desire * Masters or PhD in physics ...

LLNL

Senior Laser Project Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

$9.7K/wk

Significant hands-on experience leading the assembly, alignment, and integration of laser systems ... senior management and/or external sponsors. Qualifications We Desire * Masters or PhD in physics ...

LLNL

Senior Laser Project Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

$116K - $151K/yr

Significant hands-on experience leading the assembly, alignment, and integration of laser systems ... senior management and/or external sponsors. Qualifications We Desire * Masters or PhD in physics ...

LLNL

Senior Laser Project Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

$116K - $151K/yr

Significant hands-on experience leading the assembly, alignment, and integration of laser systems ... senior management and/or external sponsors. Qualifications We Desire * Masters or PhD in physics ...

Arete Associates

Laser Testing Technician

Longmont, CO · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Discover your future with us As a Laser Testing Technician at Arete, you will be responsible for ... Background in optical alignment and/or imaging. * Experience with optical and environmental testing ...

Arete Associates

Laser Technician

Longmont, CO · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Discover your future with us As a Laser Technician at Arete, you will be responsible for building ... Your duties will include the fine-tuning and alignment of optical components and lasers. You will ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior laser alignment technician in the United States is $27.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Laser Alignment Technician vs Laser Alignment Technician?

AspectSenior Laser Alignment TechnicianLaser Alignment Technician
CertificationsOften requires advanced certifications or specialized trainingBasic certifications or on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentOversees complex projects, mentors junior staffPerforms routine alignment tasks, supports senior staff
ResponsibilitiesLead alignment projects, troubleshoot advanced issuesAssist with laser setup and basic alignments

The main difference between a Senior Laser Alignment Technician and a Laser Alignment Technician lies in experience, responsibilities, and certification levels. Senior technicians typically handle complex projects, mentor others, and possess advanced certifications, while Laser Alignment Technicians focus on routine tasks and support senior staff. Both roles are essential in industries like manufacturing, aerospace, and energy, but the senior role involves greater expertise and leadership.

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Senior Laser Engineer 2

ARA

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

The Rocky Mountain Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Laser Engineer 2 to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists researching laser effects on human performance and laser eye protection solutions in a laboratory setting. The candidate will lead the operation and maintenance of the laser systems required to accomplish the research objectives. The candidate will operate and maintain numerous laser systems to include but not limited to high energy laser systems (HEL), existing wavelength-tunable high pulse power titanium-Sapphire laser, femtosecond laser systems, multiple high-energy continuous wave (CW) lasers, and tunable nanosecond optical parametric oscillators. Additional support may include performing in-house and on-field HEL-target reflection and bidirectional reflection distribution function (BRDF) measurements to validate and improve laser hazard prediction models and establish/maintain database of measured BRDFs. Most of the work will take place onsite in US Government provided laboratory space.
The Senior Laser Engineer 2 will lead the design, development, and execution of advanced laser and optical experiments in a controlled laboratory environment. This position focuses on applied research and advanced technology development in support of understanding and mitigating the effects lasers on biological tissues and vision. The candidate serves as a senior technical contributor and subject-matter expert, responsible for developing and implementing experimental concepts, executing high-fidelity laboratory demonstrations, and transitioning results to follow-on experiments, programs, and operational stakeholders.
This position is contingent upon ARA securing a contract, customer acceptance of the candidate's resume, funding of the senior laser engineer position, security clearance, and successful background check. The Air Force has announced that it expects to make an award in the summer of 2026.
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and operate complex laser-based experimental setups in optical laboratories to support applied research and advanced technology development.
  • Develop experimental architectures using CW and pulsed laser sources (e.g., solid-state, fiber, diode, ultrafast) tailored to mission-relevant applications.
  • Lead precision optical alignment, beam conditioning, stabilization, and diagnostic activities.
  • Define experimental objectives, success criteria, and test plans aligned with research programs and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) maturation.
  • Perform data collection, analysis, and interpretation to assess system performance and technology feasibility.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve optical, mechanical, electronic, and software issues affecting experimental performance.
  • Ensure full compliance with DoD laser safety, environmental, and laboratory security requirements.
  • Document experimental designs, results, and conclusions in technical reports, briefings, and peer-reviewed publications as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with government, federally funded research and development centers (FFRDC), academic, and industry partners.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, scientists, and contractors.

Key Skills and Competencies
  • Deep expertise in laser physics and laser system operation, including CW and pulsed laser sources.
  • Strong background in optical system design, free-space and fiber-based optical architectures, and optomechanical integration.
  • Proficiency in optical diagnostics and metrology (beam profilers, interferometry, spectroscopy, power/energy measurements).
  • Experience with optical modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V, COMSOL, or equivalent).
  • Capability to develop and automate experiments using data acquisition and control software (MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar).
  • Demonstrated ability to translate laboratory results into mission-relevant insights and recommendations.
  • Strong technical communication skills for internal leadership, program managers, and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Minimum of 10 -12 years of progressively responsible experience in laser and optical laboratory research.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or independently executing complex experimental research efforts.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in a relevant technical discipline.
  • Experience with DoD laboratories.
  • Background in mission-relevant areas such as directed energy, advanced sensing, spectroscopy, space optics, or laser-matter interactions.
  • Existing DoD clearance.

Company & Division Information
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned scientific research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and critical problems. Founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, ARA currently has over 2,200 employee-owners in offices throughout the United States and Canada providing a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. In addition, we provide sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, employee-owners are at the heart of every success. We embrace employee ownership which spawns greater creativity, initiative, and higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. All eligible employees have the opportunity to earn annual contributions to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and all of our employee-owners can directly impact our shared success.
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Senior Laser Engineer 2 position.
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