Optical Materials Scientist
Location: Arlington, VA, US
Job ID: ATR 17922
Job Description
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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