Booz Allen

LaserPhysicist

$69–69k Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Laser Physicist at Booz Allen. Skills: Laser, Optics, Quantum sensing, Physics. Apply quantum sensing technologies. Implement quantum solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve operational capabilities of quantum sensing technologies

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Solve complex technical problems; Provide effective solutions for practical applications

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance, On camera during interviews and assessments, Expected to have cameras on during meetings

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience working in a laboratory with optics, lasers, photonics, and diagnostic hardware, Experience in targeted scientific literature review, and implementation of new research methods, Experience in laser control and locking electronics, optical modulators, and laser system diagnostic tools, Python or MATLAB, Ability to perform trade studies, down-select hardware, and make practical recommendations, Ability to drive practical science and engineering solutions to customer applications, Ability to implement optical, laser, and atomic physics experiments and perform measurements, Ability to convey complex concepts to various audiences, both verbally and in writing, and work effectively with various backgrounds and expertise, Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance, Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

5+ years of experience with quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and quantum effects in sensing, Experience working in a laboratory with lasers, atoms, spectroscopy, and alkali metals, Experience developing technology business plans and roadmaps, building and managing teams to execute projects, and overseeing resources, Experience with RF or RF photonics, software defined radios, and low noise amplifiers, Experience with ray tracing software, including ZEMAX, Experience leading and managing small to medium-sized engineering, integration, test and projects, Ability to demonstrate scientific publications or conference presentations in quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and quantum effects in sensing

What You'll Do.

Apply quantum sensing technologies

Implement quantum solutions

Enhance quantum sensing operations

Address national security challenges

Prototype quantum sensor

Design quantum sensor

Integrate quantum sensor

Apply core principles

Provide effective solutions

Solve complex technical problems

Deliver innovative solutions

Mentor junior employees

Engage with stakeholders

Understand requirements

Provide quantum technological support

Deploy engineering solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate effectively with minimal supervision; Oversee and mentor junior employees; Engage with internal and external stakeholders; Mentor and learn from teammates; Client collaboration

Communication Scope

Convey complex concepts to various audiences; Verbally communicate; In writing communicate

Process & Methodology

Developing technology business plans and roadmaps, Building and managing teams to execute projects, Overseeing resources, Leading and managing small to medium-sized engineering, integration, test and projects

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