Senior Photonics Scientist

Phonics Scientist to develop, model, and test advanced photonic and electro-optical systems for national security and critical infrastructure missions.

• Design and execute experiments for photonic and electro-optical systems.
• Analyze complex optical data and derive performance insights.
• Translate research outcomes into deployable sensing and sensing-architecture solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and software teams to prototype, validate, and optimize photonic components.
• Use advanced tools to drive system modeling, testing, and optimization.
• Publish findings and communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to an ethically focused, mission-driven team culture.

• Strong background in photonics and electro-optical systems.
• Expertise in experimental design and optical data analysis.
• Ability to prototype and validate photonic components and sensing architectures.
• Proficiency with cutting-edge modeling/test tools and methods.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience publishing technical results and mentoring others.