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Job Id: 1376

Focal Plane Array Scientist

Dallas, TX

The Research, Advanced Prototyping, and Innovative Design (RAPID) Laboratory within the Electro-Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) business is responsible for all materials, Focal Plane Array (FPA) and camera research to advance EOIS technology with government and industry partners. Selected withheld and strategic efforts are also executed in the RAPID Lab to accelerate development. The Scientist II we are looking for will be an integral part of new product development in advanced infrared sensors. This person will interface and work closely with other team members representing a wide range of disciplines and subject matter experts, including device physics, material science, readout integrated circuits, device characterization, electro-optical test engineering, electronics and system design. The candidate will be involved in the development of new infrared focal plane arrays, new Avalanche PhotoDiode based lidar sensors and 3D imaging systems. Duties will include device testing, data analysis, report generation and oral presentations.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, conduct and direct research and development projects to make fundamental improvements to product performance or to the invention of new product concepts
  • Imaging system setup, and data collection and analysis
  • 3D image processing
  • Generate reports and present technical papers
  • Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
  • Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in physical science or engineering discipline; PhD in physics, engineering or related sciences preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience with infrared focal plane array testing
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance as needed, which requires US Citizenship
  • Understanding of the physics of photon counting detectors
  • Experience with image processing algorithms
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Experience with data analysis using MATLAB or similar

Desired:

  • In depth understanding of Avalanche Photodiode detectors
  • Working knowledge of Readout Integrated Circuits for focal plane arrays
  • Programming with Python, C++, MATLAB, etc.
  • Optical system modeling and data analysis

  • Max. file size: 300 MB.