Multispectral Materials Researcher

SURVICE Engineering Company•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

5d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation! Why SURVICE? Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you! Position Summary SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Multispectral Materials Researcher to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered.
Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.
Experience working in a research environment (educational experience allowable)
Experience using spectroscopy to measure UV, visible and infrared properties; familiarity with color measurements/analysis using CIELAB/Lab parameters is desired
Familiarity with Python to develop scripts and GUIs to eliminate repetitive processes in Excel, ImageJ and similar programs
Familiarity with image analysis tools such as ImageJ/FIJI to quantify features in microscopy images as well as field test imagery
Experience using cameras/optical systems to collect visual and infrared imagery; ability to develop scripts to accelerate image collection and analyses
Ability to acquire SECRET Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with characterizing properties of textiles; fabrication methods including sewing and/or bonding textiles to create prototype items (desired)

Responsibilities

Fabricate materials with tailored EM properties
Use spectroscopy to measure UV, visible and infrared (IR) properties
Use cameras/imagers to collect visual and IR imagery, from microscopes to field tests.
Use /develop scripts to efficiently collect and/or analyze test data.
Conduct research into novel approaches for tailoring EM properties of materials
Develop prototypes with specified EM properties for laboratory and Army-relevant field environments.
Present research projects at technical meetings and conferences.
Prepare presentations and written documents summarizing efforts in Government format