Photonics Research And Development Engineer

Bordenstein Lab

Freeport, PA, US
Base: $141,700.00 - $219,600.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
10+ years experience in optical communications
Optical system design for free space or fiber
Hands-on prototyping of optical and rf components
The role involves performing research and development tasks in optical communications to support military and intelligence community customers

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing research and development tasks in optical communications to support military and intelligence community customers.
  • Candidates must possess significant hands-on experience with optical system design, prototyping, and data diagnosis from hardware.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $141,700.00 to $219,600.00 along with robust benefits including a 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

The role involves performing research and development tasks in optical communications to support military and intelligence community customers.

Salary

Base: $141,700.00 - $219,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years experience in optical communications
  • Optical system design for free space or fiber
  • Hands-on prototyping of optical and RF components
  • Experience with optical communication architectures
  • Ability to obtain government security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Engineering or Physics
  • Space-based payload and systems experience
  • Experience with VPI or OptSim simulation tools
  • Business development with government customers
  • Current relationships with optics vendors

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
  • 19+ years of relevant experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active Secret security clearance preferred

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen

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