Gas and Solid-State Laser Research Scientist full_time

Job ID: 669488BR Date posted: Jul. 16, 2024 Program: Advanced Technology Center

Description:The ATC is seeking a Staff Gas and Solid State Laser Research Scientist with experience in the development of gas phase and solid state lasers/amplifiers, optical systems and devices. You should have experience in the design and modeling, characterization and optimization of gas phase and solid-state lasers/amplifiers, familiarity with current state-of-the-art in gas phase and solid state lasers/amplifiers, optical materials, and experience with the characterization and optimization of lasers and optical systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the underlying physics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer domains typical of gas laser operation. Additional knowledge of related laser-based technologies is desired, including directed energy, coherent and direct detection laser radar, radiometry, Fourier/wave optics, beam propagation, and/or atmospheric sciences.

Some of your responsibilities in this role will include the following:
• Laser Systems Engineering
• Conducting trade studies and making selections of laser and/or optical technologies
• Maintaining currency with scientific state-of-the-art to support innovation and design enhancements relevant to LM’s focus laser technologies
• Gas laser physics design and modeling
• Design of other laser and optical systems and devices
• Evaluation of predicted performance through computational modeling and analysis
• Laboratory testing and experimental demonstration
• Prototype development
• System analysis and integration
• Field demonstration
• Contribution to summary reports, oral presentations, and/or technical proposals is expected.

We are looking for someone with excellent written/presentation/oral communication skills to communicate with diverse audiences.

This position is located at a special access facility. U.S. Citizenship is required and candidate must be willing and able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in the design of gas and solid-state laser and optical systems and devices, including laser resonators, amplifiers, and parametric frequency converters.
• Experience in modeling and analysis of gas and solid state lasers and/or nonlinear optical frequency conversion
• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: customized simulations of laser physics and control electronics; diffractive beam propagation; thermo-optic effects; laser pump sources and schema; parametric processes
• Understanding of laser engineering
• Ability and willingness to obtain a DoD security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with optical design and analysis software tools. Examples include Zemax, FRED, GLAD, Code-V and LASCAD.
• Familiarity with laboratory development and modeling software tools (i.e. Matlab/Simulink, Labview, and Mathcad).
• Knowledge of laser weapons technologies including: radiometry, optical propagation and adaptive optics, beam control, and/or target effects.
• Expertise in aspects of: Laser Modeling Theory, custom modeling of laser gain dynamics, thermal effects resulting from these gain dynamics, loss mechanisms and efficiency drivers for gas lasers, diffraction analysis of laser resonators and optical beam trains, and various other optical processes.
• Field-related contacts/network.
• Ideally experienced with both product development and technology development organizations.
• Knowledge of DoD/DoE/FFRDC research & development ecosystem.
• Technical leadership of laser and/or NLO hardware transition to high TRL (for terrestrial, airborne, and/or space applications).
• Experience in federally or institutionally-funded project and program management techniques.
• Current TS/SCI clearance or equivalent qualifying investigation
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $105,000 – $201,100 . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $120,700 – $227,400. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 – 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electro-Optical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First