Photonics Technologies Scientist

Job Summary

Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL)supportsthe effective andtimelydevelopment and operation of national security systems through scientific research and the application of advanced technologies. PSL has more than 150 specialized laboratories used to test analyze and troubleshootvirtually everyaspect of rocket and satellite system design development construction deployment and operation. Theexpertiseof the laboratories technical staff allows PSL to stay abreast of new technological developments and program support issues associated with rapidly evolving space systems.

The Electronics and Photonics Laboratory (EPL)focuseson areas of electronics and photonics directed towards development of new capabilities for space systems as well as ensuring that new and existing systems reliably deliver 100% mission success in the rigors of the space environment. Within EPL The Photonics Technology Department (PTD) focuses on laser-based technology research and development for space systems with efforts in integrated photonics quantum photonics microwave photonics lidar atomic clocks and others.

As thePhotonics Technologies Scientist(Senior Member of Technical Staff/Research Scientist - Optical and Photonic Systems)you will work alongside the Directed Energy and Radiation Effects Section of PTD to pursue fundamental and applied research into radiation effects on materials components and integrated devices. Our team conducts experiments on laser damage thresholds photonic device response to laser irradiation and single event effect testing on electronic devices.

The selected candidate willbe requiredtoworkfull-timeon-site at our facility inEl Segundo CA.

Highlights of our labs capabilities can be seen here:Virtual Tour

WhatYoullBe Doing

• Providing technical support to national security space programs internal projectleadersand external collaborators

• Planningdevelopingand executingexperiments related to photonic device characterization

• Supporting in the development use and maintenanceofbespoke testbeds probing materials and device resiliencytomultipleradiation types

• Preparingand presenting technical reports tovarious audiences including technical collaboratorscustomersand Aerospace program offices

• Engaging with collaborators and program offices todeliver results andprovidetechnical guidance

What You Need to be Successful

MinimumRequirements forthe Senior Member of Technical Staff- Optical and Photonic Systems include:

• PhD degree in Physics Optics Chemistry ElectricalEngineeringor a related disciplineis required

• A minimum of (5) years of progressively responsible professional engineering or scientific experience (graduate school research experience may count toward this requirement)demonstratinga proventrack recordof technical leadership innovation and the ability to solve complex technical challenges is

• Knowledge of and hands-on laboratoryexperience inoptical spectroscopyhighenergy laser physicsor characterization of optoelectronic device physics

• Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams

• Experience with Python LabView MATLABor similarsoftware for data analysis and instrument control

• Willing to traveldomestically and internationallyapproximately10% of the time (as needed)

• This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isto obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above theminimumrequirements forResearch Scientist - Optical and Photonic Systems include:

• A minimum of (8) years of progressively responsible professional engineering or scientific experience (graduate school research experience may count toward this requirement)demonstratinga proventrack recordof technical leadership innovation and the ability to solve complex technical challenges is.

• Industry-specific experience ina customer-facing role

• Demonstrated contributions totechnical literature in the form ofpeer-reviewed journal articles conference papers or other technical reports

• Experience leading technical teamsthrough projects from conception to completion

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if youhaveone or more of these:

• Demonstrated ability to write research proposals for external funding

• Knowledge of government project lifecycles

• Proven track record leading campaigns at U.S. Government scientific user facilities

• Experience combining experimental results with software tools for simulation and modeling of high energy laser physics

• A current and active TS/SCI is security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government is strongly preferred . U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance