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ORAU · 4 months ago

Design and Testing of Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Interfaces

Adelphi, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

ORAU is part of the CCDC Army Research Laboratory, which focuses on delivering advanced science-based capabilities to the Army. The role involves investigating and developing interfaces for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) applications to enhance Army capabilities in networking and sensing. Responsibilities include designing, testing PIC components, and contributing to research publications and proposals.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Investigating interfaces to various PIC applications which enable future Army capabilities in assured Networking, assured Position Navigation and Timing, and chemical and biological sensing

Assisting in designing and testing PIC components and systems

Authoring presentations, publications, patents, and contributing to DOD reports

Attending conferences and government meetings where appropriate

Qualification

Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)Python programmingMicrocontroller programmingOptical designSurface mount technology solderingResearchDevelopmentTeam collaboration

Required

Masters of Science or Masters of Engineering degree

fluent in electrical circuit design

fluent in microcontroller programming

fluent in optical design

fluent in Python programming

strong familiarity with Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) technology

passion to independently research and develop PIC interfaces for Army use cases

work well with others (readily accept technical suggestions while providing constructive feedback, actively participate in brainstorming sessions, and offer technical guidance to others)

eager to explore solutions to technically challenging Army needs

U.S. Citizen Only

Minimum Overall GPA: 3.80

Master's Degree (Journeyman Fellow)

Preferred

Python programming proficiency

microcontroller programming experience

surface mount technology soldering experience

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

Founded in 1946