What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Coatings Engineer - Security Clearance Required position at Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University?
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
The Electro-Optics Center (EOC), located in Freeport PA, a Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking an Optical Coatings Engineer with experience designing, fabricating, and testing diffraction gratings to support High Energy Laser (HEL) and other electro-optical (EO) system development programs supporting military and intelligence community customers.
Responsibilities include :
- Design and optimize optical components for state-of-the-art HEL, imaging and EO systems
- Design, develop, and test multi-wavelength optical coatings and gratings for shared aperture HEL and imaging applications
- Integrate, align and test optical components including mirrors, lenses, and diffraction gratings
- Analyze and troubleshoot optical designs
- Model sensor performance in real world optical conditions
- Pilot system development from the desk / bench-top through field-testable prototype to transitioned, field-deployable product
- Support operationalization of techniques through data analysis, lab experimentation and field-testing activities
- Brief senior leadership and sponsors
- Work to develop project / staffing plans, participate in strategic business planning, new business development and internal research and development (IR&D) efforts
- Work closely with other engineers and scientists at Penn State and at DoD customer laboratories
- Assist in new concept developments; analyzing alternatives independently and applying engineering techniques and procedures to assignments
- Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope, making substantial contributions
Higher-level responsibilities include :
This position will be filled as a Level 3 or 4 Research and Development Engineer depending upon the successful candidate’s education and experience. Typically requires a Master's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline plus five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and / or education and competencies are required for the higher-level positions.
Required skills and experience includes :
Successful candidates will possess a strong interest in hands-on optical system design and development for laser applications, with specific experience in optical coatings and / or gratings used in HEL weapon systems.
Preferred skills and experience includes :
Candidates for consideration must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume.
Some travel will be required.
Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
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