Laser Diode Manufacturing Engineer

Overview: At Inertia, we are building the world's highest average power laser to initialize the first commercial fusion power plant. We are seeking talented engineering leadership to define and execute the strategy for supplying laser diodes at the scale, cost, and reliability required for fusion energy. This role is critical to transforming the laser diode industry, modernizing assembly processes, driving industrial automation, and establishing a scalable manufacturing foundation. You will work across suppliers and internal teams to ensure we can meet the demands of power plant deployment to modernize the assembly process. Leverage industrial automation to increase throughput while ensuring quality. This position will report to the VP of Industrial Engineering. What you get to do: - Define baseline assembly process and automation requirements for high-volume laser diode production - Evaluate and select vendors - Establish manufacturing best practices across suppliers and internal operations - Drive yield improvement through yield analysis and failure analysis What you bring: - B.S. with 10+ years of experience, or M.S. with 7+ years of experience - Deep experience with QCW Diodes packaging experience - Proven track record in high volume manufacturing environments - Strong background in production quality control and process optimization - Experience with semiconductor back-end packaging experience a plus Salary & Benefits: - The base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $$240,000; The pay range provided is an estimated base range for this role. 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! About Inertia: Inertia is taking the most direct, scientifically-proven path to commercializing fusion, leveraging the only successful achievement of fusion ignition, using a process that was pioneered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). With groundbreaking innovation, transformative technology, and multi-year investment, Inertia is committed to commercializing fusion energy in the next decade. 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.