Job Title
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.
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