Nonlinear Optics Technical SETA for DoD Programs

Ventus Executive Solutions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventus Executive Solutions seeks a skilled Nonlinear Optics Technical SETA to support one or more program offices, guiding research efforts toward breakthroughs in power efficiency and nonlinear optical performance.

You will work across optics, photonics, materials science, and semiconductor fabrication, providing technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and transition planning while assisting the Program Manager with execution, risk management, and strategic planning for national security

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting advanced technology R&D programs.
• Demonstrated project management and technical liaison experience.
• Experience conducting technical assessments, risk analyses, and program reviews.
• Technical knowledge of nonlinear optics, integrated photonics, optical communications, photonic devices, or related fields.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary technical teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including technical briefings and PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and rapidly changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, program management support, stakeholder engagement, and transition planning.
• Assist the Program Manager with program execution, performer oversight, technology assessments, risk management, and strategic planning.
• Support one or more program offices on DoD-related initiatives.
• Collaborate across optics, photonics, materials science, and semiconductor fabrication domains.

Skills

Nonlinear optics

Integrated photonics

Optical communications

Photonic devices

Waveguide technologies

R&D program management

Technical liaison

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Optics/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ventus Executive Solutions seeks a skilled Nonlinear Optics Technical SETA to support one or more program offices, guiding research efforts toward breakthroughs in power efficiency and nonlinear optical performance.

You will work across optics, photonics, materials science, and semiconductor fabrication, providing technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and transition planning while assisting the Program Manager with execution, risk management, and strategic planning for national security