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Advanced Optical Component Design and Characterization Researcher
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
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- Doctor of Philosophy
- 1 year
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ASML —Wilton, CT
- Full-time
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- Doctor of Philosophy
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Optical Scientist
SETI Institute —Mountain View, CA
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 1 year
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Optical Scientist - R&D
QuEra Computing, Inc. —Boston, MA
- $130,400 - $211,900 a year
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Organizational skills
Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Sciences (AMOS) Postdoctoral Fellow
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $5,757 - $6,903 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- English
- Doctor of Philosophy
Optical Scientist
S2 Corporation —Bozeman, MT
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Management
- Word processing
Optical Scientist
Lightera —Somerset, NJ
- Online Application
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Computer skills
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Optical Scientist / Engineer
Corning —Corning, NY
- $119,542 - $164,370 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Relocation assistance
Optical Comm Researcher-Technical Staff
MIT Lincoln Laboratory —Lexington, MA
- $145,200 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Presentation skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Advanced Optical & Photonics R&D Scientist
Honeywell Aerospace —Plymouth, MN
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Commercial
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Postdoc Positions in Theoretical and Computational Physics of Functional Optical Nanomaterials
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Email
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Staff Scientist, Optical Modeling
Corning —Corning, NY
- $119,542 - $164,370 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Math
- Doctor of Philosophy
Postdoctoral Research Associate I-Wyant College of Optical Sciences
University of Arizona —Tucson, AZ
- Full-time
- Residential
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quantum and Optical Communications-Assistant Staff
MIT Lincoln Laboratory —Lexington, MA
- $100,200 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Optical Fiber Architect
PsiQuantum —Milpitas, CA
- $170,000 - $230,000 a year
- Email
- 5 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Organizational skills
Principal Optical Scientist
Harvard University —Cambridge, MA
- Weekends as needed
- English
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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- English
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Clemson University —Clemson, SC
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level

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Advanced Optical Component Design and Characterization Researcher

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) -
Laurel, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$105,000 - $290,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Optics
Doctor of Philosophy
Spectroscopic analysis
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment

Full Job Description

Description

Are you an optical physicist or engineer who enjoys both modeling/simulation and performing experiments to characterize optical and infrared interactions with novel 2D optical surfaces?

Do you have experience with commercial computational software and optimization tools to gain insight into the interplay between novel materials and electromagnetic fields—specifically optical and infrared—and improve the design accordingly?

Do you seek to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to carry your solutions through the full cycle of design, fabrication, characterization, and prototyping?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

As part of a multi-disciplinary research team, you will join computational and experimental scientists and engineers who are passionate about developing innovative solutions that can impact the future development and application of electromagnetic devices using novel metasurface and phase-change material designs. Our team is committed to scientific excellence and continuous learning, valuing high-risk, high-reward ideas, honest discussion, and open collaboration.

We are seeking a creative and multidisciplinary scientist to help us mature existing projects and grow new ones by identifying emerging sponsor challenges that require novel electromagnetic solutions in the optical frequency range. The scope of the projects can range from fundamental discovery through advanced prototype demonstration. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to research that proceeds from computational modeling and optimization through prototyping and characterization to real-world transitioned technologies.

As a Design and Characterization Researcher:

Your primary responsibilities will be to (1) utilize computational tools to design and simulate the performance of optical metasurfaces, and (2) perform experiments to characterize the performance of metasurfaces in the optical frequency range. The former responsibility will leverage commercial computational tools to build simulations and develop numerical solutions. In addition, you will be encouraged to help develop independent research and development ideas that demonstrate the potential of new and emerging technologies for groundbreaking applications within the APL sponsor base.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and fabrication technicians to gain deeper insights into sensors, devices, and related phenomena.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you:

Hold a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with at least one year of experience.
Have a record of creatively applying physics knowledge and performing experimental characterization of novel electromagnetic structures.
Possess familiarity with the physics of tailoring electromagnetic fields to control reflection, transmission, and absorption through patterned surfaces and engineered material properties.
Have previous experience with laboratory characterization of optical materials or components using hardware such as Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrometers.
Write scientific programs in at least one high-level language (e.g., C, C++, Java) or an interpreted language (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret-level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you:

Possess insight into various fabrication methods and related tolerances pertinent to engineered electromagnetic surfaces.
Have working experience building numerical models for solving electromagnetic problems using commercial tools such as CST and COMSOL.

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 Annually

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