Senior Development Scientist

About the role

This is a full-time onsite role working Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility as needed. Travel averages 10–25%, project dependent. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, delegating work and mentoring across the group.
• Own strategy and operations for a state-of-the-art laser damage testing laboratory.
• Lead investigations into laser-materials interactions and damage mechanisms in single-crystal materials, glasses, and coatings.
• Translate fundamental insights into product innovation, technical roadmaps, and business strategy.
• Partner with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to improve existing product lines and identify new materials solutions.
• Benchmark Corning's products against competitive technologies and support customer engagements as a technical expert.

Requirements

This position requires candidates to be U.S. persons; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Optics, Solid-State or Physical Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 5 - 10 years of post-academic experience in optical materials, laser physics, or related R&D.
• Demonstrated experience leading and directing technical teams.
• Deep expertise in laser-materials interactions and optical materials test methods.

Skills

• Experience with deep-UV, excimer, or high-power laser systems.
• Background in semiconductor lithography optics, directed energy, or high-energy laser applications.
• Demonstrated ability to shape technical strategy and communicate to senior leadership.
• Experience leading capital projects and developing high-performing teams.
• Track record of innovation through publications, patents, or product impact.

Pay

The range for this position is $119,542.00 - $164,370.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

This is a full-time onsite role working Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility as needed. Travel averages 10–25%, project dependent. Relocation assistance is available.