Optical Scientist | General Atomics
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Job ID 42263BR
Company General Atomics
Experience Level Entry-Level (0-2 years)
Job Title Optical Scientist
City Longmont
State Colorado
Workstyle Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary
Salary Range $73,700 - $128,780
JOB SUMMARYGeneral Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
- Under general supervision and regular review, this position supports the scientific staff in the analysis, investigation and solution of scientific problems of moderate scope and complexity. Assignments are normally accompanied by general instructions and suggestions, outlining possible approaches, sources or information, and potential problems to be encountered with work reviewed regularly for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.
- Documents findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to scientific staff. Contacts are primarily internal with infrequent inter-organization or customer contact on routine matters and may provide direction to design or technician staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned scientific problems.
- Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and investigates assigned area(s) by utilizing standard scientific principles.
- Obtains and analyzes test data.
- Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to project scientific staff.
- May be required to make brief technical presentations.
- May provide direction to design and/or technical staff.
- May perform elementary computational modeling of scientific phenomena.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Typically requires a Bachelor or Masters degree in a scientific or related discipline and a minimum of two or more years of scientific experience with a Bachelors degree. Equivalent scientific experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Ability to support the development of optical systems, including performance analysis, interfacing with packaging and opto-mechanical and laboratory experimental setups.
- Ability to interface with key vendors, including optical fabrication and coating vendors, development of camera and sensor requirements
- Support electro-optical system integration, alignment, and testing. Demonstrates the ability to operate and align optical systems.
- Must have expertise in the development or use of laser systems, including optical alignment and knowledge of their operation.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
- Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
- Optical lens design experience; experience with ZEMAX and/or MATLAB highly desirable.
SALARY:$73,700 - $128,780
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25
Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided
US Citizenship Required? Yes
Clearance Required? Desired
Clearance Level Secret