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Guidehouse · 1 month ago

Nonlinear Photonics Scientist

US - VA, Ballston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Guidehouse is a company that focuses on advanced research and development in the defense sector. The Nonlinear Photonics Scientist will play a crucial role in supporting research on integrated nonlinear photonic circuits, providing technical advice to DARPA, and managing program deliverables.

AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support a team of skilled researchers to help drive advancements in integrated nonlinear photonic circuits that enable enhanced timing, sensing, and communication capabilities for the Department of Defense

Serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers supporting our Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) client, advising on advanced government-funded research and development programs

Work with world-class scientists and engineers to provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies

Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating the transition of program deliverables to DARPA stakeholders

Qualification

Nonlinear photonicsIntegrated-photonic designTechnical writingProgram managementDepartment of Defense experienceProject jugglingVerbal communicationAttention to detail

Required

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'SECRET' security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE 'SECRET' or higher-level clearance are preferred

Doctoral Degree in a STEM field

FIVE (5) or more years' experience with experimental nonlinear photonics, including design and characterization of integrated-photonic (e.g., optical frequency combs) or fiber-optic (e.g., highly nonlinear fiber) platforms; Doctorate degree may be used in lieu of FIVE (5) of the required years' experience

FIVE (5) or more years' experience with authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences; Doctorate degree may be used in lieu of FIVE (5) of the required years' experience

Experience managing programs or projects across various stages of their lifecycle