Primary Responsibilities
In our Albuquerque NM office we are looking to design and perform a variety of experiments for an applied Research and Development support contract. You will get to work alongside a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with Government researchers doing fun experiments primarily in a laboratory with some field testing. You will be at the forefront of new and defining research into the basics of laser and laser systems development
Experience with detectors cameras calibration equipment and diagnostic equipment is required for test equipment for a variety of electro/mechanicaloptical experiments. Understanding of electrical systems and interaction with optical systems.
Design build align and calibrate custom testbeds and test equipment.
Design build and test instrument control and data acquisition hardware.
Modify and develop data acquisition tools using software such as LabVIEW.
Modify and develop data reduction and analysis tools using software such as MATLAB or EXCEL.
Ability to understand different programing techniques for image processing.
The ideal candidate will work independently as well as with a team learn new skills quickly demonstrate excellent communication and problemsolving skills be organized detailoriented careful flexible and selfmotivated with a cando attitude.
Basic Qualifications
Enrolled in a postgraduate degree program (Masters/JD/PhD).electrooptics physics electrical engineering mechanical engineering systems engineering computer science or mathematics with some prior relevant experience.
Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance.
US Citizenship Requirements
Experience with the following: operating mechanicalelectrooptical equipment such as sources detectors sensors lasers and characterization equipment; collecting analyzing interpreting data writing test plans documenting test results and generating reports; performing computerbased data acquisition and analysis.
Experience with lasers sources optics electrooptics detectors cameras calibration equipment and diagnostic equipment is required.
Good computer skills using Windows are required with proficiency in Word Excel and Power point.
Must have strong mechanical skills and also possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MATLAB LabVIEW ZEMAX Solidworks Linux and Microsoft operating systems
Experience is desired in Air Force Research Laboratory laser design build alignment and calibration; data acquisition development; and test planning data collection and test reporting.
Original Posting:
May 9 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $55250.00 $99875.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Intern