Senior Principal Laser Research Scientist II

Job Description

Job Description BAE Systems is looking for Senior Principal Laser Scientists. These Scientists will be responsible for the generation and demonstration of SWaP-intensive laser-based technology in the UV/VIS/IR regions for use in military and aerospace environments. Candidates must have Business Development experience proposing novel scientific concepts as solutions to relevant, complex technical problems within Defense and/or Government-funded industries. Candidates must demonstrate expert analytical and practical laboratory-based experience in multiple laser technologies including, but not limited to: semiconductor lasers, fiber lasers, solid state lasers, and non-linear optics, and laser systems.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship statusTypical Education & Experience Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experienceRequired Skills and Education BS in Physics, Optical Engineering, or equivalent with 10 years of laser-based research experience.
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MS in Physics, Optical Engineering, or equivalent with 8 years of laser-based experience
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Ph. D. in Physics, Optical Engineering, or equivalent with 6 years relevant experience
Secret clearance or eligibility to be processed for a Secret clearance.
Preferred Skills and Education Ph. D. in Physics, Optical Engineering, or equivalent with >6 years relevant experience is preferred.
Secret clearance or eligibility for a Secret clearance.
Theoretical design/analysis & practical construction of fiber-optic lasers/amplifiers
Pedagogical knowledge of lasers utilizing popular rare-earth dopants: Tm, Ho, Yb, Er
Techniques for free-space-coupling of high-power fiber optics
Implementing and integrating fiber-optic lasers with solid-state lasers
Designing and specifying optical properties of optical fibers and bulk-optics.
Developing and assembling prototype laser hardware, including system testing and integration.About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 90,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services.
The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression