Physicist: Lasers, Plasmonics & High-Power Systems

Leidos Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ seeks a Physicist with hands-on lab experience in lasers, plasmonics, high-voltage pulsed power and energetic materials. You will design experiments, model results in Python, and prepare technical reports for diverse audiences.

Required is a BS in Physics with 0–2 years of relevant experience, strong data collection skills, proficiency with oscilloscopes and HV pulsed power, and a solid grounding in plasma physics and electrodynamics.

Qualifications

• BS in Physics or related field (0–2 years of 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 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 stay updated on plasmonics, electrodynamics, laser technology, diagnostic instrumentation, and safety protocols.

Skills

Physics knowledge

Python

Diagnostics instrumentation

Thermodynamic modeling

Numerical simulations

Electrodynamics

Plasmonics

High-power lasers safety

Laboratory experience

Education

BS in Physics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

High-voltage pulsed power supplies

Semiconductor fabrication

Device characterization

Job description

Leidos Defense Sector at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ seeks a Physicist with hands-on lab experience in lasers, plasmonics, high-voltage pulsed power and energetic materials. You will design experiments, model results in Python, and prepare technical reports for diverse audiences.

Required is a BS in Physics with 0–2 years of relevant experience, strong data collection skills, proficiency with oscilloscopes and HV pulsed power, and a solid grounding in plasma physics and electrodynamics.