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Jacobs Experimental Optical Physicist in Washington, District Of Columbia
Your Impact:
Jacobs is seeking an experimental optical physicist or engineer to join our dynamic team supporting our customer in the national capital region. In this position you’ll be a part of a team carrying out fundamental and applied optics and materials research addressing unique issues that require creative solutions.
Work in a laboratory environment designing, constructing and utilizing laser-based optical hardware
Contribute to the overall theory, modeling, simulation and experimentation aspects of an optics-heavy project
Be ready to adapt to changing day-to-day responsibilities of laboratory work, computer work and outdoor experimentation
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Here’s what you’ll need :
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a secret level security clearance.
Ph.D. and demonstrated expertise in experimental or applied physics, optics or other closely related fields.
Position requires strong verbal and written communications skills.
Position requires 10% travel per year.
Preferred:
Demonstrated skills such as creative or independent problem solving.
Experience with high power or high energy laser systems.
Experience with optical characterization of nanomaterials.
Experience building custom optical characterization experiment and/or equipment.
Familiarity with common computer languages, e.g. Matlab, Comsol, Python , etc.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and move items between 25-50lbs
Requires standing in optical laboratory and outdoor environments for extended periods of time (75%). Requires sitting at a computer terminal for long periods of time (25%).
Work Environment:
Office, laboratory and outdoor environments. Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers and all levels of management (100%).
Equipment & Machines:
Requires ability to operate high power and energy systems, optical characterization equipment, personal computer and other general office equipment (100%).
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