Electrical Engineer Purpose and Impact: The Photonics Technology Branch develops components and techniques for electro-optic, RF, and communication systems of interest to the Navy. Emphasis is given to optical technologies used for free-space communications, fiber lasers, solid-state lasers, microwave photonics systems, fiber communications, fiber sensing, and optical computing. Advanced technology for RF-Microwave and electronic warfare systems is being developed.
Work Schedule: 9-5/40 Hour Week
Essential Responsibilities:
System level design and modeling support. Support the team in developing system level models and simulating the performance of photonic signal processing engines for target applications. Photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design. This duty includes contributing to the overall PIC architecture, performing simulations of individual PIC components, and generating the PIC layout for the foundry tape-out. PIC packaging. Design the PIC packaging and breakout boards. Work with vendors as needed to acquire and package PICs including PCB design and tape-out, wire bonding, and fiber attach. Perform preliminary testing to validate PIC packaging. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Lab Research/Field Testing/Desk. Primarily remote work with periodic site visits to NRL-DC.
Minimum Requirements:
(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):Experience designing and testing photonic integrated circuits. Experience developing analog photonic computing and analog photonic signal processing systems. Experience modeling and optimizing PIC device performance, and designing system level PIC layouts for foundry tape-out. Experience developing PIC packaging solutions.
Security Clearance: Not currently a requirement – However, the ability to obtain one if necessary
Minimum Education:- PhD in Optic/Engineering
- Minimum Years of Experience:5+Required Certifications:
- Equivalent technical trade school certification/military technical training
Compensation Details:
$70.00 - $81.74 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note:
Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
