Technology Development for Integrated Photonics

ORAU; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU is seeking a participant to develop integrated photonics technology for space-based applications in Greenbelt, Maryland. The role involves ideation, design, modeling, analysis, and testing of photonic chips for remote sensors and lidar systems. Collaboration with science and engineering team members is essential to align with NASA's instrument measurement goals. A doctoral degree relevant to integrated photonics is required. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens, LPRs, or eligible foreign nationals.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a field relevant to integrated photonics.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated photonics technology for space-based applications.
• Collaborate with science and engineering teams to meet instrument measurement goals.

Education

Doctoral degree in a field relevant to integrated photonics

Job description

Description

Participant will develop integrated photonics technology for space-based applications. Integrated photonics is used for light creation, manipulation, processing and detection in a chip-based technology. It is compact, light‑weight and efficient and has the potential for high reliability and complex functionality. Participation can include ideation, design, layout, modeling, analysis and testing of photonic chips and integration of chips into larger instruments. Applications include remote sensors such as microwave photonics radiometers and compact lidar systems. The participant will work in collaboration with science and engineering team members to understand the context for the NASA application and the instrument measurement goals, and how novel technologies enable or improve existing capabilities.

Field of Science

Technology Development

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. Citizens
• U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
• Foreign nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa status
• Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and I‑485 or I‑589 forms pending
• Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted unless the applicant is a Legal Permanent Resident of the United States

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in a field relevant to integrated photonics.

Contact

Point of Contact: Mikeala. Questions: email [e-mail]. Advisor: Mark Stephen, email: [e-mail], phone: (443) 800‑5690.