Nonlinear Technical Optics SETA

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 is a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation and consulting. We believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. As part of the Ventus Solutions team, you’ll collaborate with government and industry leaders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we value curiosity, collaboration, and excellence, and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, career development, and a culture of continuous learning. Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission.

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Nonlinear Optics Technical SETA to support one or more innovative program offices.

You will support research efforts aimed at achieving orders-of-magnitude improvements in power efficiency and nonlinear optical performance through advancements in material science, waveguide design, device fabrication, and integrated photonic architectures.

These efforts span multiple technical disciplines including optics, integrated photonics, electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics, and semiconductor fabrication.

You will provide technical expertise, program management support, stakeholder engagement, and transition planning while assisting the Program Manager with program execution, performer oversight, technology assessments, risk management, and strategic planning activities.

You will possess experience with nonlinear optical systems, photonic devices, analog and digital signal processing, communications systems, neural networks, emerging computing architectures, and advanced research and development programs.

This position offers the opportunity to influence cutting-edge technologies with significant national security impact. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.

Work Location: Onsit e Arlington, VA Travel: Up to 25 % Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required, TS/SCI preferred

Required Experience:

• Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting advanced technology research and development 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, waveguide technologies, 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.

Desired Experience:

• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, Department of Energy, or other federal R&D organizations.
• Experience with nonlinear optical materials and devices, second- and third-order nonlinearities, integrated photonic circuits, optical signal processing, or semiconductor fabrication technologies.
• Familiarity with optical communications, photonic neural networks, analog and digital signal processing, and advanced computing architectures.
• Experience supporting proposal evaluations, research solicitations, and performer management activities.
• Experience developing integrated master schedules, technical risk models, and transition strategies.
• Experience supporting Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) activities.
• Experience engaging with military services, intelligence agencies, academic institutions, national laboratories, and industry partners.
• Experience organizing and participating in technical reviews, site visits, demonstrations, and field tests.
• Familiarity with large language model tools and AI-enabled technical analysis platforms.