Design and Testing of Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Interfaces
About the role
The scholar will work within ARD’s Integrated Photonics Sensors team, investigating interfaces to various PIC applications which enable future Army capabilities in assured Networking, assured Position Navigation and Timing, and chemical and biological sensing. Opportunities also include assisting in designing and testing PIC components and systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical and/or optical circuit design
- Microcontroller programming
- Optical design
- Python programming
- Introductory (or higher) Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design, testing, and interfacing experience
- Independently work under mentorship of the team leader
- Receive on-site training including cleanroom tools and processes
- Author presentations, publications, patents, and contribute to DOD reports
- Attend conferences and government meetings
Requirements
- Master's of Science or Master's of Engineering degree
- Familiarity with electrical circuit design, microcontroller programming, optical design, and Python programming
- Introductory (or higher) Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design, testing, and interfacing experience preferred
- U.S. Citizen only
- Minimum Overall GPA of 3.80
- Master’s Degree (Journeyman Fellow)
Qualifications
- Strong familiarity with Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) technology
- Passion to independently research and develop PIC interfaces for Army use cases
- Work well with others (readily accept technical suggestions while providing constructive feedback, actively participate in brainstorming sessions, and offer technical guidance to others)
- Eager to explore solutions to technically challenging Army needs
- Preferred skills: Python programming proficiency, microcontroller programming experience, surface mount technology soldering experience
Skills
- Python programming proficiency
- Microcontroller programming experience
- Surface mount technology soldering experience
Benefits
- Opportunities to author presentations, publications, patents, and contribute to DOD reports
- Opportunities to attend conferences and government meetings
Pay
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Schedule
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Contact
- Justin Bickford USA (301) 394-5127
- Dimitra Stratis-Cullum USA (240) 682-1745
About ARD
ARD focuses on exploiting concept development, discovery, technology development, and transition of the most promising disruptive science and technology to deliver to the Army fundamentally advantageous science-based capabilities through laboratory’s 11 research competencies. This intramural research directorate also manages the laboratory’s essential research programs, which are flagship research efforts focused on delivering defined outcomes.
About ARL-RAP
The ARL-RAP is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL) help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting the challenge of developing technologies that will support Army forces in meeting future operational needs by pursuing scientific research and technological developments in diverse fields such as: applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.
About PHOTONICS, ELECTRONICS, & QUANTUM SCIENCES (PE&QS)
Materials (and related manufacturing methods) and devices intended for achieving photonic, electronic, and quantum-based effects.
A complete application includes:
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Three References Forms
- An email with a link to the reference form will be available in Zintellect to the applicant upon completion of the online application. Please send this email to persons you have selected to complete a reference.
- References should be from persons familiar with your educational and professional qualifications (include your thesis or dissertation advisor, if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Transcript verifying receipt of degree must be submitted with the application. Student/unofficial copy is acceptable
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email ARLFellowship@orau.org.