Physicist – Laser, Plasmonics & High-Power Diagnostics

Leidos LLC; Rockaway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The Defense Sector of Leidos seeks a Physicist at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, to design and execute experiments involving lasers, plasmonics, and high-voltage pulsed power supplies while modeling results with Python.

You will prepare technical reports, brief diverse audiences, and contribute to proposal ideas, with a focus on plasmonics, thermoplasmonics, and advanced electrodynamics. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Physics or related field with 0-2 years relevant experience.
• Extensive hands-on laboratory experience, including experimental design and structured data collection.
• Proficiency with diagnostic instrumentation, specifically oscilloscopes and high-voltage pulsed power supplies.
• Proven experience in thermodynamic modeling, numerical simulations, and predictive analysis.
• Solid theoretical foundation in plasma physics and advanced electrodynamics.
• Demonstrated academic or research background in plasmonic and thermoplasmonic effects.
• Strong working knowledge of semiconductor physics, fabrication technology, or device characterization.
• Hands-on operational experience with Class 4 high-power lasers, including a strong commitment to established laser safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments involving lasers, plasmonics, high-voltage pulsed power supplies and energetic materials.
• Model experiment results using Python or other code.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings; brief audiences with varying technical knowledge.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new proposal ideas.
• Perform literature searches to maintain awareness of latest advancements in plasmonics, electrodynamics, laser technology, diagnostic instrumentation, and safety protocols.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Oscilloscopes

High-voltage pulsed power

Python modeling

Plasmonics

Thermodynamic modeling

Plasma physics

Device characterization

Laser safety

Data analysis

Education

BS in Physics or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

High-voltage pulsed power supplies

Job description

The Defense Sector of Leidos seeks a Physicist at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, to design and execute experiments involving lasers, plasmonics, and high-voltage pulsed power supplies while modeling results with Python.

You will prepare technical reports, brief diverse audiences, and contribute to proposal ideas, with a focus on plasmonics, thermoplasmonics, and advanced electrodynamics. US citizenship is required.