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Leidos Optical Systems Scientist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description
Leidos currently has an opening for an Optical Systems Scientist to work at the US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Pittsburgh PA. The successful candidate will support research in optics, photonics, and laser processing of materials. The primary duty will be to conduct research on and maintain Raman Gas Analyzer (RGA) systems for testing out in the field. Research will also involve crystalline optical fiber fabrication, coating, and processing, through operation, maintenance, and modification of a Laser Heated Pedestal Growth System. Support for the research will require LabView programming and use of lasers, optics, computer vision, photonic components, and assembly of electronics and controls. Duties will also include providing incidental support for the other optics and sensors projects and laboratories, including specification and procurement of laboratory supplies and equipment.
Location: This position is onsite at the NETL campus in Pittsburgh, PA. Remote work up to 25% may be considered, for the successful candidate.
Responsibilities are functional in nature and performed under limited supervision. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for meeting task requirements of NETL and LRST research managers in attaining goals established for the NETL team as delineated in the statements of work pertaining to funding awards supporting this position.
Responsible for providing R&D technical support for the NETL Advance Sensors and Controls team.
Responsible for assisting the Advance Sensors and Controls team to fabricate uniform, high quality, low loss single crystal sapphire fiber, fabricate customized high-quality single crystal sapphire fiber, develop novel optical fiber sensors for harsh environments, and present technical findings during regular team meetings as well as at workshops and professional conferences.
Responsible for operating, maintaining, and modifying Raman gas analyzer systems (RGA).
Responsible for operating, maintaining, and modifying a laser heated pedestal growth system (LHPG).
Responsible for creating new functions to control, monitor and analyze the single crystal fiber growth process with Labview and Matlab.
Responsible for testing the optical properties and performance of the single crystal optical fiber made by the LHPG system.
Active participation in group meetings of the Functional Materials Development Division, as well as other task related meetings.
Analyzing experimental data from laboratory tests and published data from other authors.
Assisting in the preparation of technical papers, reports, conference papers, and annual and quarterly reports.
Presenting the results of the research at technical conferences and publishing in archival journals.
Required Education, Experience & Other:
Masters degree in Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, materials science, optics, or a closely related field with 2+ years of experience or PhD in Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, materials science, optics, or a closely related field with less than 2 years’ experience.
Experience with optomechanical system assembly and testing.
Proficiency in optics: experience in light path alignment and measurement in complicated optical systems, free-space-to-fiber coupling, experience in optical fiber sensing; specifically with applications in harsh environment sensing, experience with Raman DTS (distributed temperature sensing), OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometry), OFDR (optical frequency-domain reflectometry), FBGs (fiber Bragg gratings) and general spectroscopy techniques.
Proficiency in Matlab and Labview for research instrumentation and data collection.
Experience with machine-vision systems and digital image processing.
Experience as a Laser Operator in an ANSI compliant laser safety program.
Demonstrated proficiency in the writing of scholarly publications.
Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating technical findings with external research organizations such as research laboratories and/or academic institutions.
Ability to document and present research results, including using power point presentations and making podium presentations at technical meetings.
Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified expert Labview programmer.
Preference for experience in a national laboratory environment or industrial R&D lab where safe working practices are paramount.
Experience operating, maintaining, and modifying a laser heated pedestal growth system (LHPG) for fabricating single-crystal optical fibers.
Experience with Raman Spectroscopy.
Come join the Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), where you’ll be able to work side by side conducting research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research; discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation’s energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. You will contribute to the development of patents, written reports, journal articles, and contribute to presentations on findings, highlights, and innovative solutions in DOE-sanctioned meetings, scientific conferences, and national committees. Explore the Research Support Services (RSS) contract for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) here - https://netl.doe.gov/
Salary Range for this position: $95K to $105K
Original Posting Date:
2024-07-03
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $81,250.00 - $146,875.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00138812
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.