Space Dynamics Laboratory · 20 hours ago
Research Scientist Photonics
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $174K/yr
3+ years expSpace Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Research Scientist with a specialization in photonics to join our Strategic & Military Space division. The role involves leading experimental research in integrated photonic systems and contributing to national security through advanced technology development.
Non Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leads experimental research in integrated photonic systems
Designs, builds, and transitions laboratory experiments into fieldable prototypes
Presents findings through peer-reviewed publications and national/international conferences
Mentors junior scientists and contributes to shaping future research directions
Qualification
Required
Must have a degree in electrical-engineering, optics, physics, or a closely related field
Must have at least 3 years of hands-on laboratory research experience in photonics, integrated photonics, lasers and electro-optics, quantum physics or optics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present challenging scientific topics clearly and the ability to create well-written papers and technical reports with little or no oversight
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams
Strong problem-solving skills with a creative, curious, and detail-oriented approach
Ability to adapt to new projects and technical areas depending on customer needs
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Preferred
Experience with design and fabrication and/or test of integrated photonic circuits
Experience in numerical modeling/simulation with tools such as Lumerical, COMSOL, GDS Factory, KLayout, Synopsys OptoCompiler, or other photonic tape-out/design tools
Electronic design: FPGA hardware development, analog/digital circuit design, PCB design, microcontrollers
Experience with experiment control and automation
Programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Julia, C/C#/C++)
Comfort with a Linux-based computing environment
Company
Space Dynamics Laboratory
Space Dynamics Laboratory is served as a nonprofit unit of the utah state university research foundation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darin Partridge
C4ISR Systems Division Director
Jed Hancock
President
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