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High Energy Laser (HEL) Power and Thermal Subsystem Engineer

Avion Solutions, Inc.
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
4905 Research Drive Northwest (Show on map)
Oct 14, 2025

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, seeks candidates for a High Energy Laser (HEL) Power and Thermal Subsystem Engineer to support the US Army at Redstone Arsenal. This position is based in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:



  • Provide technical input and oversight for the power and thermal subsystems, ensuring the systems meet performance and safety standards.
  • Develop and adapt modeling and simulation codes for performance assessment of laser systems.
  • Perform data analysis and develop assessment models for these subsystems in an array of environmental and mission conditions.
  • Conduct research in optics, fiber optics, and optical correlators.
  • Manage project tasks, schedules, and interface with government customers and the defense community.
  • Prepare technical reports, standard operating procedures, and other documentation related to laser system operations and performance.
  • Support the government lead for HEL subsystems, power, and thermal subsystem support of the laser source, beam control system, and fire control/battle management.
  • Other duties as assigned.



Required Experience:



  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of state-of-the-art power and thermal architectures that may support HEL prototype weapon and future HEL weapon systems.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining system functional and logical models for HEL subsystems.
  • Proficiency in digital engineering toolsets and integration strategies.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.



Preferred Qualifications:



  • Experience with qualification processes.
  • Familiarity with digital engineering integration strategies and non-SE toolsets.
  • Experience with High Energy Laser systems and related technologies.



Equal Opportunity: Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.

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