Laser Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, VA

About The Position

Leverages physics expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena to support S & T challenges. Develops or contributes to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with some guidance, and reviews or guides activities of junior employees. Prepares, executes, and documents test events. Leverages expertise in test instrumentation, scientific processes, and lab environment optimization. Ensures that all technical systems are operational and performing optimally to meet objectives prior to test events, with a strong emphasis on test preparation and live event support.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in a lab either in professional or research environments.
Experience in a science field, such as physics, chemistry, or electrical engineering field.
Experience with, or aptitude to rapidly master instrumentation equipment and specialized software including Phantom Camera Control, FLIR Research Studio, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
Experience in MATLab.
Ability to set up and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to develop, document, and adhere to rigorous lab procedures to ensure safe and successful test execution.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and contribute to productive meetings toward decisive outcomes.
Ability to draw scientific conclusions from acquired and processed data sets and to communicate observations to a multidisciplinary team of modeling and test personnel.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Ability to Interface with test leads to coordinate and execute test scenarios in a fluid and high-tempo operational environment
Ability to maintain and configure all test instrumentation, including high-speed cameras, thermal imagers, and Data Acquisition ( DAQ ) systems, ensuring peak operational readiness
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex sof tware and hardware issues related to test equipment in lab and field environments
Ability to identify, recommend, and lead the integration of upgrades to instrumentation and sof tware to advance data collection capabilities
Ability to configure, verify, and manage all network connections for instrumentation to guarantee seamless data flow and reliable system control
Ability to provide real-time, hands-on troubleshooting for any technical issues that arise during a test, ensuring minimal disruption and complete data capture
Ability to operate and manage all assigned instrumentation and data acquisition systems during the test event

Responsibilities

Prepare, execute, and document test events.
Ensure that all technical systems are operational and performing optimally to meet objectives prior to test events.
Collaborate effectively within a team environment and contribute to productive meetings toward decisive outcomes.
Draw scientific conclusions from acquired and processed data sets and communicate observations to a multidisciplinary team of modeling and test personnel.
Interface with test leads to coordinate and execute test scenarios in a fluid and high-tempo operational environment.
Maintain and configure all test instrumentation, including high-speed cameras, thermal imagers, and Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems, ensuring peak operational readiness.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and hardware issues related to test equipment in lab and field environments.
Identify, recommend, and lead the integration of upgrades to instrumentation and software to advance data collection capabilities.
Configure, verify, and manage all network connections for instrumentation to guarantee seamless data flow and reliable system control.
Provide real-time, hands-on troubleshooting for any technical issues that arise during a test, ensuring minimal disruption and complete data capture.
Operate and manage all assigned instrumentation and data acquisition systems during the test event.