Senior Scientist – Photonics & Quantum Systems

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time away

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Scientist SME-Photonics to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA.

The role focuses on optics, photonics, AI/ML, and related disciplines within DARPA thrust areas like Photonic Circuits, Quantum Circuits, Organic Circuits, and Unconventional Computing. The candidate should have a Masters degree in a technical field, 20+ years of experience, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field.
• 20+ years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to make independent decisions on R&D engineering problems and coordinate work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support for existing and new programs in optics, photonics, physics, AI/ML, and related disciplines.
• Work on Photonic Circuits, Quantum Circuits, Organic Circuits, and Unconventional Computing thrust areas for DARPA.
• Collaborate with government personnel and senior staff to inform technology and acquisition decisions.

Skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Scientist SME-Photonics to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA.

The role focuses on optics, photonics, AI/ML, and related disciplines within DARPA thrust areas like Photonic Circuits, Quantum Circuits, Organic Circuits, and Unconventional Computing. The candidate should have a Masters degree in a technical field, 20+ years of experience, and an active Secret clearance.