Staff Scientist, Optical Modeling

Staff Scientist, Optical Modeling

** Date:
** Jun 10, 2026

*
* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 75425

** The company built on breakthroughs. ​ *
* ** Join us.​ *
* Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

Come break through with us. 

Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

+ Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

+ Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

+ Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

+ Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

** Corning Incorporated
** is hiring a
** Staff Scientist, Optical Modeling
** to join our research team at
** Sullivan Park in Corning, NY** . This is an
** onsite role** , Monday-Friday, with
** relocation support available
** and minimal travel (
** less than 10%** , domestic and international).

In this role, you'll  
** advance the fundamental understanding of optical phenomena and the interaction of light with various materials
** through
** modeling and simulation** , in support of
** Corning products and manufacturing processes** . Working within Corning's
** research organization at Sullivan Park** , you'll apply your knowledge of
** optical physics, mathematical methods, and numerical computations** - including
** ray tracing and wave optics** - to influence the design of optical components, modules, and systems across Corning's businesses, including high-growth areas like
** optical communications and display technologies** . As a
** subject matter expert and thought leader** , you'll have the opportunity to propose and lead research initiatives, collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams, and drive technological advancement and new scientific discovery. Backgrounds in
** photonics, fiber optics, integrated photonics, computational optics, and applied optical physics*
* ** align strongly with the demands of this position** .

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Serve as a technical subject matter expert, proposing and leading research initiatives that advance Corning's optical technologies

+ Develop and implement optical models to study light behavior in glass, thin films, wave guides, optical fiber components, and connectivity solutions

+ Analyze optical physics problems through simulation to identify solutions, define operating conditions, and optimize designs

+ Partner with experimental teams to validate modeling results against measured data and propose measurement techniques needed to accurately model systems of interest

+ Build software tools and modeling capabilities that support both current business needs and future technology direction

+ Contribute to multidisciplinary projects and translate modeling results into practical recommendations

+ Document results in technical reports and patent applications

** Minimum Qualifications and Skills*
* + PhD in optical sciences, physics, or a closely related discipline

+ Broad knowledge of optics, including experience simulating optical systems using both ray tracing and wave-propagation methods

+ Experience…