Applied Physicist

1 week ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Georgia Tech Research Institute Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an entry-level applied physicist to join our team at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. The successful candidate will contribute to the research, analysis, design, and development of innovative systems, sensors, materials, and devices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform basic tests, experiments, calculations, and/or simulations to determine physical parameters/properties and behaviors of materials and systems.
  • Conduct literature surveys on research topics.
  • Generate documentation of experiments and results.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Conduct benchtop experiments in the optics laboratory using free-space & fiber optics, lasers, modulators, amplifiers, integrated circuits, etc.
  • Build and characterize RF subsystems with discrete components, ICs, apertures, etc.
  • Integrate GTRI custom sensors and subsystems into UAS, pods, and aircraft, etc.
  • Integrate off-the-shelf devices such as radars, communications systems, lidars, lasers, sensors into functional systems and onto platforms, to meet project goals.
  • Design custom electronic circuits and circuit boards for project needs.
  • Assemble and test hardware for cubesats, including vacuum and cryogenic systems.
Requirements
  • Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered.
  • B.S. degree in applied physics, electrical engineering, physics, or microelectronics.
  • Strong programming skills in MATLAB or Python.
  • Skills in automation, interfacing computers with instruments and sensors for control / data collection, etc.
  • Laboratory and computer skills as demonstrated in independent undergrad projects, graduate thesis research, laboratory internships, etc.
  • Experience performing basic electrical, RF, and optical tests using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, signal generators & analyzers.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor devices, theory of operation, and applications.
  • Familiarity with principles of operation and understanding of specifications for common electronic and optical devices such as radar, lidar, radio & fiber optic comms links, lasers, CCDs, and/or focal plane arrays, etc.
  • Ability to design custom electronic circuits and circuit boards to meet project needs, with advice and supervision.
  • Strong sense of curiosity in both the technical and non-technical aspects of working in applied research.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to design custom electronic circuits and circuit boards to meet project needs, working independently.
  • Demonstrated design skills in optical and RF systems, and digital or analog electronics, from course work and project experience.
  • Detailed knowledge and experience with one or more common electronic and optical devices such as radar, lidar, radio & fiber optic comms links, lasers, CCDs, imagers, focal plane arrays, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of radio frequency engineering, circuit concepts, microfabrication techniques, or device physics.
  • Experience building subsystems with analog RF ICs, digital ICs, and/or photonic ICs.
  • Working knowledge of microcontrollers & FPGAs and their integration into subsystems.
  • Characterization and test of bare die in a probe station, load pull measurements.
  • Basic mechanical engineering or materials science courses to supplement core applied physics & electrical engineering backgrounds.
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience.
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