inertia
inertia1mo ago
$185,000 – $275,000/yr

Laser Engineer

United StatesUnited States·Livermore,Livermorefull-timemid
OtherEngineerOptical Engineer
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Quick Summary

Overview

Overview: We are seeking a team of Laser Electro - Optical professionals to build and operate a suite of optical and laser- based systems for Inertia’s fusion energy program.

Requirements Summary

Required MS or PhD in engineering, physics, optics, photonics, lasers or related field Experience in precision laboratory environments Preferred: Experience working with optical systems in R&D environment.

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OtherEngineerOptical Engineer

We are seeking a team of Laser Engineers to build and operate a suite of optical and laser- based systems for Inertia’s fusion energy program. Working in a newly constructed set of labs, we are building a wide range of test facilities and state-of-the-art capabilities.

Responsibilities

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  • Assemble, build and test precision mechanical, electrical, optical and laser systems

  • Work with the physics, controls and engineering teams to deliver high performance integrated capabilities. For example to inject and track IFE target location integrated with laser beam steering to point beam on target.

  • Support the design and operation of optical metrology and tracking test beds

  • Ensure all work is undertaken safely and efficiently

Required

  • MS or PhD in engineering, physics, optics, photonics, lasers or related field

  • Experience in precision laboratory environments

Preferred:

  • Experience working with optical systems in R&D environment.

  • Experience with precision alignment, characterization, and fast imaging and other photo sensors

  • Experience with integrating laser and sensors into fast response systems

What We Offer

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The base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $275,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education. We offer market-competitive compensation and an excellent benefits program, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, company-paid holidays, matching 401k, and more!

Inertia is the commercial fusion energy company. We lead laser-based fusion, the only category of fusion energy based on proven physics. To create a world with limitless clean energy, we’re building big. The most powerful laser system ever created for fusion energy. Mass-manufactured targets for affordable fusion fuel. And power plants that can deliver fusion energy at grid-scale. Inertia is creating star power for life on Earth.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s eligibility for, obtaining and maintaining appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Livermore, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
April 8, 2026
First seen
May 6, 2026
Last seen
June 1, 2026

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Days active
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inertiaLaser Engineer$185k–$275k