Postdoc: Chip-Scale Photonics for Space Metrology Lasers

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to advance photonic-electronic-quantum systems for laser metrology in future space telescopes. You will collaborate with a JPL advisor, contribute to high-impact research, and publish results in open literature.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary experimental work, rigorous analysis, and preparing findings for peer-reviewed journals. Located in Pasadena, CA, the position offers the chance to shape missions and technologies for space

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Photonics, Quantum, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with analytical and experimental tools listed (lithography, evaporation, etching, spectroscopy, SEM, AFM, nanophotonic design) and collaboration across disciplines.
• Experience publishing research in open literature.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in collaboration with JPL advisor.
• Publish results in open literature.
• Contribute to development of photonic-electronic-quantum systems for laser metrology in future space missions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experimental research

Collaboration

Publication writing

Education

PhD in Physics, Photonics, Quantum, or related field

Tools

Comsol

Ansys

Cadence RF/Microwave EDA

Zemax

Optical Spectrum Analyzer

fiber splicer

RF/DC instruments

laser spectroscopy

Fabry-Perot cavity characterization

on-chip waveguide characterization

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to advance photonic-electronic-quantum systems for laser metrology in future space telescopes. You will collaborate with a JPL advisor, contribute to high-impact research, and publish results in open literature.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary experimental work, rigorous analysis, and preparing findings for peer-reviewed journals. Located in Pasadena, CA, the position offers the chance to shape missions and technologies for space