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Limelight Steel · 1 month ago

Senior Laser Engineer

Headquarters

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$165K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

Limelight Steel is a startup focused on eliminating emissions from iron and steelmaking through innovative electrified technology. As a Senior Laser Engineer, you will lead the development and integration of advanced laser systems for their pilot and commercial furnaces, contributing to the company's mission of decarbonizing steel production.

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Responsibilities

Lead the build, integration, and commissioning of high-powered fiber coupled semiconductor lasers, optomechanics, optics, and optical‑protection system for Limelight’s pilot laser furnace

Optimize laser beam delivery (collimators, lenses, mirrors, windows, and optomechanics) to achieve the power density, uniformity, and stability required for iron and steelmaking

Work with engineering team to integrate lasers with the cooling, electrical, controls, and furnace systems

Develop laser alignment procedure, ensure laser safety testing, create commissioning and maintenance plans, and develop controls logic . Train engineers and technicians on safe operation, alignment, and maintenance of high‑power laser systems

Lead development of next generation laser modules for our commercial 100 MW furnaces – translate process requirements into laser and optical specifications, and work with vendors to turn concept designs into reality

Qualification

High-power laser systemsOptical design toolsOptomechanical CAD softwareOptical systems alignmentProblem-solving skills

Required

Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

5+ years hands‑on experience designing, building, and commissioning high‑power (>1kW) laser systems

Strong capability to solve complex problems from first principles and move quickly from concept to working hardware

Experience with optical design tools (Zemax, CODE V) utilizing design, optimization and tolerancing features to translate simulations into manufacturable designs

Extensive experience in aligning complex optical systems and paths, defining alignment procedures and implementing them with high fidelity and repeatability requirements

Experience in working with optical component and assembly manufacturers, defining requirements, reviewing technical quotations, ordering and qualifying components per specs

Experience with optomechanical CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and working with machinists and fabricators to make custom components

Benefits

Competitive stock option package

Comprehensive health benefits that include: Full premium coverage for PPO Gold for employees with 80% coverage for dependents, Full premium coverage for Vision and Dental for employees

Generous time-off schedule: 20 days paid time off (accrued according to number of hours worked), 10 holidays (personalized to the holidays you observe)

Sustainable 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

2x weekly catered team lunches

A team of curious, passionate, kind, and courageous people committed to eliminating industrial emissions that contribute to climate change

Unparalleled opportunities for growth, leadership, and project ownership in a dynamic and rapidly-growing startup company