• Optical Scientist

    Arena Technical Resources, LLC (Arlington, VA)


    Optical Scientist

     

    Job ID: ATR 17648

    Job Description

    Job Title: Optical Scientist

     

    Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance

    Job Description:

    Description:

    The successful candidate will support the DARPA program manager by

     

    participating in or leading all activities in project management,

     

    technical and programmatic risk analysis, and program-funded test

     

    coordination. The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating

     

    meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer

     

    outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are

     

    followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V)

     

    entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself.

     

    The ideal candidate’s specific areas of interest and knowledge should

     

    include experience conducting research in free-space optics or

     

    photonics.

    Responsibilities:

    - Take part in periodic performer assessments to analyze program,

     

    technical and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies;

     

    communicate findings to program manager

     

    - Technical evaluations and guidance on reports, briefings, and other

     

    performer communications

     

    - Presentation and report preparation

     

    - Support further research solicitations and proposal evaluations

     

    - Program administration, including development of technical analyses,

     

    identification of technology gaps, technical risk management,

     

    project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as

     

    supporting technical reviews.

     

    - Attend and organize program reviews/site visits/field tests.

    Requirements:

    - Doctorate, Master’s Degree with three years, or Bachelor’s and five

     

    years of relevant experience studying optics or photonics.

     

    - Prior photonics or free-space optics research experience.

     

    - U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

    Desired capabilities and characteristics:

    - Knowledge of materials, optical modelling, fabrication, design, and

     

    optical communication methods is highly beneficial

     

    - Demonstrated ability to learn new subjects and gain rapid insights

     

    into current and next generation research topics.

     

    - Willingness to commute to Ballston, VA

     

    - Demonstrated attention to detail

     

    - Excellent communication skills - both written and oral

     

    - Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and

     

    respond to quick turn-around requests

     

    - Flexible and readily adaptable to change

     

    - Current TS/SCI clearance, strongly preferred

     

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