Optical Engineer

Amentum•Washington, DC

1d•$106,000 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our research at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) includes fiber optic sensors for acoustic, seismic, electric and magnetic fields, fiber optic sensors for strains and damage in structures, sensors for chemical, biological and explosive materials. We provide R&D for novel materials such as multicomponent polymers for optical, electronic and mechanical applications. We also provide material science for materials with superior thermal, mechanical and optical properties. Amentum has supported the Optics Division since 1977.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance Level – Employee needs to complete paperwork ASAP

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Matlab would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Support applied research programs to develop radiation hardened sensors and undersea sensing techniques.
Contribute to technical reports and scientific publications.
Conduct research on radiation dosimetry, undersea sensing and related sensing techniques.
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.