Integrated Photonics Specialist
Integrated Photonics Specialist
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Integrated Photonics SpecialistBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
Why Join Us
- Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Job Summary
Support the Air Force Laboratory (AFRL) Sensors Directorate Electro Optics (EO)/Infrared (IR) Technologies branch to help advance R&D efforts in the field of EO/IR.
Key Responsibilities:
The Integrated Photonics Scientist will be responsible for developing integrating and testing photonic devices and sub-systems to help advance state-of-the-art sensors. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams to guide the transfer of proof-of-concept devices for insertion into photonic sub-systems. Research may span across multiple material platforms and integration approaches. Various aspects of research may include the development of photonic devices to support RF and microwave photonic applications and PNT applications. Specific job responsibilities include:
Perform modeling of passive and active photonics components and sub-systems
Perform research optimizing device design to address key performance parameters
Layout device and circuit design within CAD environment including Synopsys KLayout and/or Python for fabrication within laboratory cleanrooms and foundry-level MPW processes
Perform characterization of photonics devices
Work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to develop photonic devices for insertion into larger photonic/electronic sub-systems.
Design setup and automate experiments for device characterization
Document and present results and analysis across different platforms including internal reviews journal publications and conferences.
Work Environment:
Location: Remote
Travel Requirements: None
Working Hours: Standard-Part time
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physics with a solid background in optical physics and integrated photonics.
2 years of research experience in a laboratory environment
Experience operating Hall-Effect systems
Proficient in opto-electronic device and sub-system modeling simulation and experimentation
Demonstrated experience experimentally characterizing photonic devices and sub-systems
Experience leveraging and automating photonic integrated device probe stations
Experience using optical test equipment: tunable lasers photodetectors spectrum analyzers optical amplifiers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience using RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers signal generators power meters
Familiarity with photonic integrated circuit design software: KLayout Synopsys etc.
Able to work in a team setting
Desired Qualifications:
PhD in Engineering or Physics with a solid background in optical physics and integrated photonics.
25 years of research experience in a laboratory environment
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
