Advanced Optical & Photonics R&D Scientist
About The Position
As an Optical and Photonics R&D Scientist in Honeywell Aerospace's Advanced Sensing Technology group, you will work with scientists and engineers to turn research into optical sensing technologies. The role focuses on advancing quantum and optical sensing research for new products and improvements to commercial and defense aerospace technologies. You will support multiple projects in a fast-paced R&D environment, including research and development involving atomic clocks, atomic RF sensors, and photonics. The position involves leading ideation, conceptualization, and prototyping, collaborating with internal and external partners, and helping ensure R&D projects adhere to industry standards. The role is open to candidates at varying seniority levels. Honeywell Aerospace describes its work as developing technology for aviation, defense, and space. The position requires the candidate to be a U.S. person under applicable export-control requirements.
Requirements
- Research experience in two or more of the following areas: optical system modeling, design, and characterization; fiber optics; integrated photonics; nonlinear optics; optical combs; stabilized laser systems; or optical sensors.
- Must be a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or a person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, optical engineering, or equivalent.
- Track record of solving difficult, complex problems through innovation, analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated by published results and public presentations in the field of research.
- Ability to work in a diverse team.
Responsibilities
- Work with scientists and engineers to develop novel optical sensing technologies.
- Find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
- Work with the fabrication team to implement designs within the constraints of fabrication tools.
- Communicate ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership through presentations, publications, and proposals.
- Help expand the technology portfolio into new directions.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners and help ensure R&D projects adhere to industry standards.
- Support research and development projects involving technologies such as atomic clocks, atomic RF sensors, and photonics.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Educational assistance.
- Parental leave.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
