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Spectral Scientist Senior

Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Job ID : 2955

Salary Range : $156,000 to $225,000

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic and Military Space Division is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to help the U.S. Department of Defense Special Capabilities Office solve some challenging problems involving novel uses of the electromagnetic spectrum. SDL will be partnering with government and other industry colleagues to design a tailored application within narrow mission constraints. This is not a "room to grow" position. Only the most highly qualified applicants will be considered.

This position's primary place of duty is in the Laser & Optics Research Center (LORC) at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado and other facilities in Colorado Springs.

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including :

  • Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
  • A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required!
  • Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
  • Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
  • High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
  • A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
  • We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
  • Relocation assistance available for most positions

Key Responsibilities :

  • Provides expert leadership to develop new methodologies for employment of supercontinuum optical devices and designs hardware to address a sensitive mission
  • Ensures all subsystems integrate and that interfaces are clearly defined
  • Ensures test and evaluation of subsystems accurately assess requirements and parameters defined in the system models
  • Collaborates with USG stakeholders including other Program Offices to define specific system requirements and creates and maintains programmatic and technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and execution
  • Designs blueprints and prototypes
  • Coordinates across technical teams to ensure requirements are known and met
  • Meets tight programmatic milestones
  • Leads technical interchange meetings and reviews
  • Effectively communicates technical results, both verbally and in writing
  • Represents SDL at forums and meetings
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Doctorate in physics or a related technical field, e.g., Photonics, Optical Sciences, Quantum Optics, Non-Linear Optics, Atomic Physics etc.
  • 10 years of experience with development, test, and evaluation of active multispectral and hyperspectral imaging systems
  • 5 years of experience with development, test, and evaluation of multispectral free space communications systems
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in complex space systems and related ground architectures
  • Experience with developing technical budgets for complex systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to present clearly and succinctly to customers
  • Ability to travel occasionally
  • Must be a US citizen with a current TOP SECRET / SCI clearance and able to be cleared for SAPs and CAPs
  • For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

    EOE including Disability and Vet

    Salary : $156,000 - $225,000

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