Advanced Optical Component Design and Characterization Researcher

About the role

APL is seeking a creative and multidisciplinary scientist to help mature existing projects and grow new ones by identifying emerging sponsor challenges that require novel electromagnetic solutions in the optical frequency range. The scope of the projects can range from fundamental discovery through advanced prototype demonstration.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computational tools to design and simulate the performance of optical metasurfaces.
• Perform experiments to characterize the performance of metasurfaces in the optical frequency range.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and fabrication technicians to gain deeper insights into sensors, devices, and related phenomena.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with at least one year of experience.
• Have a record of creatively applying physics knowledge and performing experimental characterization of novel electromagnetic structures.
• Possess familiarity with the physics of tailoring electromagnetic fields to control reflection, transmission, and absorption through patterned surfaces and engineered material properties.
• Have previous experience with laboratory characterization of optical materials or components using hardware such as Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrometers.
• Write scientific programs in at least one high-level language (e.g., C, C++, Java) or an interpreted language (e.g., MATLAB, Python).

Qualifications

• Possess insight into various fabrication methods and related tolerances pertinent to engineered electromagnetic surfaces.
• Have working experience building numerical models for solving electromagnetic problems using commercial tools such as CST and COMSOL.

Benefits

APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. The company also provides a healthy work/life balance and encourages creativity and bold, new ideas.

Schedule

The position is available on a full-time basis.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $105,000 annually, with a maximum rate of $290,000 annually. The actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level with consideration for internal parity.

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, visit APL's career page.