Principal Photonics Scientist

Honeywell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace technologies is seeking a Principal Photonics Scientist to join their Advanced Technology team. In this role, you will research and demonstrate advanced sensor concepts, applying your expertise in optical physics and photonics to innovate products that shape the future.

Benefits

Dynamic career opportunities across different industries

Innovative working environment

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in R&D or academic research.
• Extensive track record of technical innovations in integrated photonics.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate chip-scale photonics into novel optical sensors.
• Develop and test hardware prototypes and transform customer requirements.

Skills

Optical Physics

Integrated Photonics

Experimental Design

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Discipline

Master's Degree

Ph.D. in Relevant Field

Tools

Zemax

Multi-Physics Analysis Tools

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The future is what you make it.

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.

Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

We're looking for an exceptional optical/photonic experimental scientist to join our Advanced Technology team. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to explore new paradigm-changing technologies that could shape future products for the Aerospace industry. This is an exciting and distinctive opportunity to operate on the frontier of microsystem sensor development, championing technologies from cutting edge research through product launch. In this role, you will be responsible for researching and demonstrating advanced sensor concepts that will result in new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply previous experience in optical physics to design, develop, and integrate chip-scale photonics into novel optical and atomic sensors
• Develop new concepts, write proposals, and create and test hardware prototypes.
• Transform customer requirements into innovative prototypes based on creative design and rigorous analysis
• Help drive growth as a technology expert by interfacing with internal and external customers

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• 10 years R&D experience or academic research experience in one of the following areas: integrated optics, lumerical design and modelling for photonics waveguides, or chip-scale photonics

WE VALUE

• Master's Degree
• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, or equivalent
• Extensive track record on technical innovations in integrated photonics (publications, patents, etc.)
• Demonstrated technology leadership experiences and business development experiences as principal investigator or program manager
• Demonstrated expertise in 2 or more of the below fields and/or skills within in the last 4 years: ○ Integrated photonics ○ Nonlinear optics ○ Optical modeling (e.g. Zemax) ○ Micro-optics ○ Stabilized laser systems ○ Atomic clocks or atomic sensors ○ Design and analysis with multi-physics analysis tools ○ Fiber optics ○ Novel materials
• Enthusiasm for learning about new technologies and engaging difficult technical problems
• Ability to work directly with sponsors and customers
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Track record of innovation and ability to solve complex problems through analysis and innovation
• Broad laboratory skills
• Broad software toolbox for data acquisition, data analysis, design, modeling, and/or simulation
• Manage and understand complex customer requirements and manage stakeholders

US Person Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.SAbout Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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