Laser Physicist

A rare opportunity for a talented laser/optics physicist to join a world-class start-up backed by some of the best investors in the world.

Work in a dynamic, passionate, and supportive team to push boundaries of what is possible.

Work in a decked-out facility full of cutting-edge hardware.

**About the company**

Our client is a fast-growing startup working on wireless laser energy transmission systems to power sectors and systems underserved by traditional grid infrastructure, such as the aerospace industry. They are backed by some of the best investors in the world, and they are working with the most advanced aerospace organisations to develop novel and exciting capabilities.

**About the role**

Working out of their laser development facilities in Parnell, you will have the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that has the potential to revolutionise the way we power our world.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Develop advanced optical and photonic systems to enable long-distance wireless energy transmission and delivery.
- Design and implement safety mechanisms for laser energy transmission systems.
- Build, test and iterate on physical experiments and prototypes to validate designs.
- Continuously monitor and improve system performance.
- Write technical reports and present findings.

**About you**:

- Evidence of exceptional aptitude in physics or a related field.
- Experience working with lasers and photovoltaics.
- Strong knowledge of optical and laser safety features—such as optical cavities and low-power mode—with the ability to design relevant subsystems.
- Hands-on experience in building laser facilities to validate designs.
- Proficiency in optical simulation and design software such as Zemax or CodeV.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience in the aerospace industry or other highly regulated sectors.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relating to high-powered lasers and optics.

**Benefits**:

- Company ownership: in addition to excellent base compensation, every employee owns equity in the company.
- Flexible working hours and location: if there are days when you can work from anywhere, then feel free to work from anywhere
- Unlimited Personal Leave: the company recognises that sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or deal with an emergency. The unlimited personal leave has been put in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day, and you are always paid for days taken off as personal leave.
- Generous paid parental leave: eight weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional eight weeks of paid leave for the birth giver.
- Generous relocation budget & support.
- A budget for side projects: as part of their commitment to their people, the company provides an annual $5k budget for side projects, gizmos and gadgets that you want to develop, skills you want to learn, and ways you want to grow outside work.
- Company-wide social events: monthly birthday celebrations, quarterly offsite hiking through beautiful Australian and New Zealand landscapes, annual end-of-year celebrations and much more
- Great, decked-out office: An inclusive community and culture in a welcoming office full of lasers and cutting-edge hardware.

**How to apply**

**Salary**: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Auckland City, Auckland: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience designing safety mechanisms for laser systems?

**Language**:

- English (required)