Senior Scientist Directed Energy Protection
About The Position
Cambium is seeking an experienced, pragmatic applied scientist or engineer to lead the design, fabrication, prototyping, and testing of technologies that protect sensors from directed energy. The work involves organic dyes and polymers as well as inorganic structures, and includes developing new products and manufacturing processes for aeronautical applications. The role requires solving technical problems independently and collaboratively, and keeping technical work aligned with the product vision. The Senior Scientist will technically lead a team conducting experiments, analyzing data, designing and controlling equipment, and troubleshooting R&D and manufacturing equipment. The role also includes building and executing a product roadmap and leading government-contracted projects to develop technology into products. There may be opportunities to contribute to other company programs, including laser eyewear protection.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a relevant technology field, such as Optical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Optical Physics, or Materials Science.
- At least 6 years of post-graduate-school experience in the design and development of optical materials and devices.
- At least 4 years of technical project leadership experience, such as serving as a principal investigator.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Expertise in optical sciences and related disciplines.
- Technical writing, proposal preparation, and technical presentation skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with metasurfaces, plasmonics, and optical absorbers.
- Participation in the complete technology development cycle, from design to field testing.
Responsibilities
- Supervise engineers and scientists working on optical product development projects.
- Lead multiple government-contracted projects to develop technology into products.
- Generate ideas for new products and approaches to expand Cambium’s portfolio.
- Develop and execute a technology roadmap for directed energy protection products.
- Participate in strategic planning and assessment of directed energy protection products.
- Participate in R&D business development and capture efforts.
- Collaborate within the R&D team.
- Oversee aspects of optical design, simulation, fabrication, and testing.
- Engage with customers and prepare technical materials.
- Prepare proposals.
- Understand current technology and present future enhancements and strategies.
- Communicate with government and industry by telephone, email, and in person.
- Lead experiments, analyze data, design and control equipment, and troubleshoot R&D and manufacturing equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Matching 401(k) plan.
- Professional development reimbursement.
- Opportunity for equity for most full-time positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
