OVERVIEWUES, an Eqlipse company has an opportunity available for an experienced full-time electro-optical scientist to join a small, multi-disciplined team working on research and development (R&D) projects within the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The successful candidate will be a hands-on researcher conducting materials characterization and development efforts on various forms of linear and nonlinear optical materials.
WHAT YOU WILL DOBroad knowledge of laser design/operation, optical design, materials characterization, and experimental set-up.This work will span laser wavelengths from the visible to long wave infrared and at pulse widths from picosecond to continuous wave.Candidate must be detail-oriented and able to flourish in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with minimal oversight.WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL BRINGThis position is working within a government facility and requires U.S. CitizenshipMasters Degree (PhD preferred) in Physics, Electro-Optics or a similar field of study2-5 years of hands-on experience in a materials characterization/laboratory settingExperience in experimental design, data gathering and data analysisAbility to run a laser source testbed and perform optical alignment techniquesWorking knowledge of laser generation through direct pumping and nonlinear optical frequency conversion techniquesCLEARANCESecret
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