Optical Scientist

OFS has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

We are currently seeking an Optical Scientist to join OFS Labs, our corporate R&D facility located in Somerset NJ. The successful candidate will be part of a team that designs, fabricates, and tests new types of optical fibers for high power fiber lasers, as well as building and testing new fiber laser architectures. This will require the ability to solve technical problems, both independently and as part of a team, in developing new products and new manufacturing processes. Significant aspects of the position include conducting experiments; analyzing data; design and control of equipment; and troubleshooting both R&D and manufacturing equipment. It is expected there will be opportunities to contribute to other programs of interest to OFS including optical fiber-based sensors, and optical communication.

In this role, the candidate will support programs on new and improved optical fiber for fiber lasers for specialty markets. This role has the potential to lead an independent research program.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, execution and analysis of experiments to improve the performance of optical fibers for fiber lasers and amplifiers
• Work with the optical fiber fabrication team and provide input on improved fiber designs and compositions
• Interface with teams developing fiber laser components such as pump-signal fibers, fiber Bragg gratings, and fiber coatings to ensure complete design solutions for fiber laser systems
• Characterize glass, fibers, and coatings and analyze experimental data
• Assist in establishing and executing an R&D program to support OFS manufacturing sites, including a long-term technology roadmap
• Provide technical support to marketing and sales team and assist in understanding new business opportunities
• Perform other related duties as required by management

Key qualifications include:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Expertise in optical sciences, waveguide photonics, and related disciplines
• Experience in building, characterizing, simulating and performing data analysis on lasers, preferably fiber lasers, is highly desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, preferably as demonstrated by past publications or presentations
• Demonstrated laboratory experience working with optical components and optical fibers
• Coursework and/or research experience in photonics and optics, preferably optical fibers
• Demonstrated problem solving ability in a laboratory environment
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis and lab automation through computer programming with Matlab, Labview, Python, or similar
• Ability to understand and perform optical simulations
• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
• Conform to all aspects of OFS' "Standards of Conduct" document

Working at OFS means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply online at www.ofsoptics.com/careers. Submissions must include salary information.

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.

OFS, a Georgia based global company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.