Optical Materials Scientist
Location: Arlington, VAEligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance
Job Description:- Analysis of emerging science and technology R&D opportunities through literature review; outreach to the research community; summarizing, analyzing, and visualizing data in spreadsheet and graphical forms
- Generating briefing materials and agency documents required for new program approval
- Program management at all stages over the program lifecycle including BAA drafting; feedback on proposals; interactions with proposers and performers; meeting organization and participation; transition partner and industry partner engagement
- Lead periodic performer assessments to analyze findings, assess technical and schedule risks; develop management strategies; communicate findings to program manager
- Technical evaluations and guidance on reports, briefings, and other performer communications
- Presentation and report preparation
- Program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as supporting technical reviews
- Attending and organizing program reviews/site visits/field tests
- Desired capabilities and characteristics:
- Ph.D. in a relevant STEM field, required (early career candidates encouraged)
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: photonic crystal surface emitting lasers (PCSELs), including design, fabrication and testing; photonic integrated circuits; metamaterials used for the manipulation of light; semiconductor thin film deposition and microfabrication techniques; materials characterization and metrology; optical and electrical characterization of devices and circuits.
Outstanding attention to detail
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas is needed to broadly support the PM's portfolio spanning multiple domains of materials and microsystems.
Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment
Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests
Flexible and readily adaptable to change
Demonstrated collaboration skills in a team atmosphere
Passion for science and technology
Clearance: TS security clearance is required. TS/SCI is preferred.
