DescriptionApplied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Research Staff/Technician Engineer located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. The Research Staff/Technician Engineer's primary function will be to provide optical engineering support for the thermal blooming HEL lab while supporting the Air Force Institute of Technology Center for Directed Energy (AFIT/CDE).Why Work with us?Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.Responsibilities include:Provide optical engineering support for the thermal blooming HEL labConduct in-house and collaborative research projects to aid in further validation of software tools and to note additional ways to provide users additional capabilitiesParticipate in and/or present research efforts and findings at meetings to update the DE community on funded-task fulfillmentsOther duties as assignedQualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:Must be a US citizen3 Years' experience in a laboratory settingBachelors or better in optics/physics or related fieldActive DoD Secret or ability to obtain/maintainMatlab and Mathematica experience requiredWorking knowledge of 3D CAD SoftwareComprehension of mechanical and electrical systems (pumps, power supplies, interlocks)Basic LAN networkingAll positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.QualificationsEducationBachelors of Engineering (required)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Applied Research Solutions is an