Experimental Optical Physicist

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Jacobs Full time

Your Impact:

Jacobs is seeking an experimental optical physicist or engineer to join our dynamic team supporting our customer in the national capital region.  In this position you’ll be a part of a team carrying out fundamental and applied optics and materials research addressing unique issues that require creative solutions.   

  • Work in a laboratory environment designing, constructing and utilizing laser-based optical hardware
  • Contribute to the overall theory, modeling, simulation and experimentation aspects of an optics-heavy project
  • Be ready to adapt to changing day-to-day responsibilities of laboratory work, computer work and outdoor experimentation
     

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Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a secret level security clearance.
  • Ph.D. and demonstrated expertise in experimental or applied physics, optics or other closely related fields.
  • Position requires strong verbal and written communications skills.  
  • Position requires 10% travel per year.


Preferred:

  • Demonstrated skills such as creative or independent problem solving.
  • Experience with high power or high energy laser systems.
  • Experience with optical characterization of nanomaterials.
  • Experience building custom optical characterization experiment and/or equipment.
  • Familiarity with common computer languages, e.g. Matlab, Comsol, Python , etc.


Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and move items between 25-50lbs
Requires standing in optical laboratory and outdoor environments for extended periods of time (75%). Requires sitting at a computer terminal for long periods of time (25%).

Work Environment:
Office, laboratory and outdoor environments. Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers and all levels of management (100%).

Equipment & Machines:
Requires ability to operate high power and energy systems, optical characterization equipment, personal computer and other general office equipment (100%).

 

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