Physicist
Wharton, NJ - USA
Job Summary
The Defense Sector of Leidos is looking for a Physicist at its Picatinny Arsenal NJ location.
- Primary Responsibilities.
- Design and execute experiments involving but not limited to lasers plasmonics high-voltage pulsed power supplies and energetic materials.
- Model experiment results using Python or other code.
- Prepare technical reports and briefings; brief audiences with varying technical knowledge.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for new proposal ideas.
- Perform literature searches to maintain awareness of latest advancements in plasmonics electrodynamics laser technology diagnostic instrumentation and safety protocols.
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- Basic Qualifications.
- BS in Physics or related field with 0-2 years relevant experience.
- Extensive hands-on laboratory experience including experimental design and structured data collection.
- Proficiency with diagnostic instrumentation specifically oscilloscopes and high-voltage pulsed power supplies.
- Proven experience in thermodynamic modeling numerical simulations and predictive analysis.
- Solid theoretical foundation in plasma physics and advanced electrodynamics.
- Demonstrated academic or research background in plasmonic and thermoplasmonic effects.
- Strong working knowledge of semiconductor physics fabrication technology or device characterization.
- Hands-on operational experience with Class 4 high-power lasers including a strong commitment to established laser safety protocols.
- Extensive hands-on laboratory experience including experimental design and structured data collection.
- Proficiency with diagnostic instrumentation specifically oscilloscopes and high-voltage pulsed power supplies.
- Proven experience in thermodynamic modeling numerical simulations and predictive analysis.
- Solid theoretical foundation in plasma physics and advanced electrodynamics.
- Demonstrated academic or research background in plasmonic and thermoplasmonic effects.
- Strong working knowledge of semiconductor physics fabrication technology or device characterization.
- Hands-on operational experience with Class 4 high-power lasers including a strong commitment to established laser safety protocols.
- US Citizenship required.
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- Preferred Qualifications.
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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.
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About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.