Staff Scientist, Optical Modeling

About the role

The Staff Scientist, Optical Modeling will serve as a technical subject matter expert, proposing and leading research initiatives that advance Corning's optical technologies. They will develop and implement optical models to study light behavior in various materials, analyze optical physics problems through simulation, and build software tools and modeling capabilities.

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, waveguides, 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

Qualifications

• 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 modeling optical fiber components, optical waveguides, connectivity solutions, and light scattering
• Working knowledge of numerical techniques such as finite element, frequency-domain and time-domain methods
• Experience with scientific computing and code development
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard optical simulation tools such as Lumerical, Zemax, COMSOL, RSoft, or LightTools
• Strong communicator who works well independently and across diverse teams, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach and a commitment to advancing the state-of-the-art