Optical Engineer

Amentum•Washington, DC

1d•$106,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Amentum supports research at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), including fiber-optic sensors for acoustic, seismic, electric, and magnetic fields; sensors for structural strain and damage; and sensors for chemical, biological, and explosive materials. The work also includes research and development for novel multicomponent polymers with optical, electronic, and mechanical applications, and materials with superior thermal, mechanical, and optical properties. Amentum has supported the NRL Optics Division since 1977. The Optical Engineer conducts research on radiation dosimetry, undersea sensing, and related sensing techniques, and supports applied research programs to develop radiation-hardened sensors and undersea sensing techniques. The role contributes to technical reports and scientific publications. The work schedule is 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. The work environment includes lab research, field testing, and desk work. A Secret security clearance is required, but candidates may begin in an uncleared capacity while clearance processing proceeds. The position requires an MSc or PhD in Optics or Physics and experience with instrumentation, interfacing, software development, lab experimentation, and circuit design. Knowledge of MATLAB is beneficial.

Requirements

MSc or PhD in Optics or Physics.
Experience with instrumentation, interfacing, and software development.
Experience in laboratory experimentation and circuit design.
Secret security clearance is required; candidates may start uncleared while clearance processing is underway.
Successful completion of the drug screening process is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of MATLAB.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on radiation dosimetry, undersea sensing, and related sensing techniques.
Support applied research programs to develop radiation-hardened sensors and undersea sensing techniques.
Contribute to technical reports and scientific publications.
Complete applicable safety training and responsibilities and help maintain a safe work environment.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, applicable quality-system documents, customer contracts, and relevant operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.