Kyle Fuerschbach
About Kyle Fuerschbach
Kyle Fuerschbach is an Optical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with expertise in optical fabrication, metrology, and advanced software tools.
Title
Kyle Fuerschbach holds the title of Optical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been serving in this role since 2014, bringing extensive expertise in optical engineering to the organization.
Professional Experience
Kyle Fuerschbach's tenure at Sandia National Laboratories includes various roles. He has been an Optical Engineer since 2014. Prior to this, he interned with the organization in two different capacities: from 2007 to 2014, focusing on Optical Payload Design and Realization, and from 2005 to 2006, working in the Materials and Process Science Center.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Fuerschbach earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Optics from the University of Rochester, completing his studies between 2008 and 2014. Earlier, he received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Optical Sciences and Engineering from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.
Optical Fabrication Techniques
Kyle Fuerschbach specializes in optical fabrication techniques, including CNC grinding and polishing. He has proficiency with tools like Optipro eSX 150 and UFF 300. His expertise extends to magnetorheological finishing, particularly using the QED-Q22-XE.
Optical Metrology and Software Proficiency
Kyle Fuerschbach is experienced in optical metrology, utilizing Zygo Verifire and DynaFiz laser interferometers for measuring aspheric and freeform optical surfaces. He is proficient with advanced commercial software, such as CODE V, FRED, and Matlab, for various optical engineering tasks. He also possesses working knowledge of SolidWorks for advanced optical design and engineering projects.