Optical Materials Scientist

Optical Materials Scientist

Location: Arlington, VA

Eligibility: 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.