This position will provide support to the US Naval Research Laboratory’s Optical Materials and Devices Branch (Code 5620). Code 5620 conducts a broad range of research and development activities. This position will support activities within the branch including but not limited to:
- Maintenance of thin film deposition and characterization systems
- Thin film growth, processing, and characterization
- Design and construction of laboratory experimental setups
- Performance of a variety of research activities to assist government personnel
- Purchasing laboratory supplies
- Periodic presentation and reporting of research results
Minimum qualifications:
- S. in Materials Engineering/Optics/Physics or a related discipline
- Familiarity with thin film deposition and characterization techniques
- Familiarity with programming languages and an ability to write laboratory control software
- Familiarity with optics and optical systems
- Excellent written communication skills
The preferred candidate will have:
- An advanced degree in the above or related disciplines or equivalent work experience
- A documented track record in publishing and presenting research results
- Experience in growth, processing, and characterization of thin film materials
- Experience in modeling and simulation of optical systems and devices
- Experience working with lasers and optical system design and assembly
For more details, please contact Jason Myers (jason.d.myers21.civ@us.navy.mil).