Lockheed Martin
Gas and Solid-State Laser Research Scientist
Lockheed Martin, Denver, Colorado, United States,
Description:
The ATC is seeking a Staff Gas and Solid State Laser Research Scientist with experience in the development of gas phase and solid state lasers/amplifiers, optical systems, and devices. You should have experience in the design and modeling, characterization, and optimization of gas phase and solid-state lasers/amplifiers, familiarity with current state-of-the-art in gas phase and solid-state lasers/amplifiers, optical materials, and experience with the characterization and optimization of lasers and optical systems.Some of your responsibilities in this role will include the following:Laser Systems EngineeringConducting trade studies and making selections of laser and/or optical technologiesMaintaining currency with scientific state-of-the-art to support innovation and design enhancements relevant to LM's focus laser technologiesGas laser physics design and modelingDesign of other laser and optical systems and devicesEvaluation of predicted performance through computational modeling and analysisLaboratory testing and experimental demonstrationPrototype developmentSystem analysis and integrationField demonstrationContribution to summary reports, oral presentations, and/or technical proposals is expected.We are looking for someone with excellent written/presentation/oral communication skills to communicate with diverse audiences.Basic Qualifications:Experience in the design of gas and solid-state laser and optical systems and devices, including laser resonators, amplifiers, and parametric frequency converters.Experience in modeling and analysis of gas and solid-state lasers and/or nonlinear optical frequency conversionSignificant experience in one or more of the following areas: customized simulations of laser physics and control electronics; diffractive beam propagation; thermo-optic effects; laser pump sources and schema; parametric processesUnderstanding of laser engineeringAbility and willingness to obtain a DoD security clearanceDesired Skills:Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is strongly desired.Familiarity with optical design and analysis software tools. Examples include Zemax, FRED, GLAD, Code-V, and LASCAD.Familiarity with laboratory development and modeling software tools (i.e. Matlab/Simulink, Labview, and Mathcad).Knowledge of laser weapons technologies including: radiometry, optical propagation and adaptive optics, beam control, and/or target effects.Expertise in aspects of: Laser Modeling Theory, custom modeling of laser gain dynamics, thermal effects resulting from these gain dynamics, loss mechanisms and efficiency drivers for gas lasers, diffraction analysis of laser resonators and optical beam trains, and various other optical processes.Field-related contacts/network.Ideally experienced with both product development and technology development organizations.Knowledge of DoD/DoE/FFRDC research & development ecosystem.Technical leadership of laser and/or NLO hardware transition to high TRL (for terrestrial, airborne, and/or space applications).Experience in federally or institutionally-funded project and program management techniques.Current TS/SCI clearance or equivalent qualifying investigationClearance Level:
NoneExperience Level:
Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit:
SPACERelocation Available:
PossibleCareer Area:
Electro-Optical EngineeringType:
Full-TimeShift:
First
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The ATC is seeking a Staff Gas and Solid State Laser Research Scientist with experience in the development of gas phase and solid state lasers/amplifiers, optical systems, and devices. You should have experience in the design and modeling, characterization, and optimization of gas phase and solid-state lasers/amplifiers, familiarity with current state-of-the-art in gas phase and solid-state lasers/amplifiers, optical materials, and experience with the characterization and optimization of lasers and optical systems.Some of your responsibilities in this role will include the following:Laser Systems EngineeringConducting trade studies and making selections of laser and/or optical technologiesMaintaining currency with scientific state-of-the-art to support innovation and design enhancements relevant to LM's focus laser technologiesGas laser physics design and modelingDesign of other laser and optical systems and devicesEvaluation of predicted performance through computational modeling and analysisLaboratory testing and experimental demonstrationPrototype developmentSystem analysis and integrationField demonstrationContribution to summary reports, oral presentations, and/or technical proposals is expected.We are looking for someone with excellent written/presentation/oral communication skills to communicate with diverse audiences.Basic Qualifications:Experience in the design of gas and solid-state laser and optical systems and devices, including laser resonators, amplifiers, and parametric frequency converters.Experience in modeling and analysis of gas and solid-state lasers and/or nonlinear optical frequency conversionSignificant experience in one or more of the following areas: customized simulations of laser physics and control electronics; diffractive beam propagation; thermo-optic effects; laser pump sources and schema; parametric processesUnderstanding of laser engineeringAbility and willingness to obtain a DoD security clearanceDesired Skills:Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is strongly desired.Familiarity with optical design and analysis software tools. Examples include Zemax, FRED, GLAD, Code-V, and LASCAD.Familiarity with laboratory development and modeling software tools (i.e. Matlab/Simulink, Labview, and Mathcad).Knowledge of laser weapons technologies including: radiometry, optical propagation and adaptive optics, beam control, and/or target effects.Expertise in aspects of: Laser Modeling Theory, custom modeling of laser gain dynamics, thermal effects resulting from these gain dynamics, loss mechanisms and efficiency drivers for gas lasers, diffraction analysis of laser resonators and optical beam trains, and various other optical processes.Field-related contacts/network.Ideally experienced with both product development and technology development organizations.Knowledge of DoD/DoE/FFRDC research & development ecosystem.Technical leadership of laser and/or NLO hardware transition to high TRL (for terrestrial, airborne, and/or space applications).Experience in federally or institutionally-funded project and program management techniques.Current TS/SCI clearance or equivalent qualifying investigationClearance Level:
NoneExperience Level:
Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit:
SPACERelocation Available:
PossibleCareer Area:
Electro-Optical EngineeringType:
Full-TimeShift:
First
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