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Space Dynamics Laboratory Spectral Scientist Senior in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job ID: 2955
Salary Range: $156,000 to $225,000
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic and Military Space Division is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to help the U.S. Department of Defense Special Capabilities Office solve some challenging problems involving novel uses of the electromagnetic spectrum. SDL will be partnering with government and other industry colleagues to design a tailored application within narrow mission constraints. This is not a “room to grow” position. Only the most highly qualified applicants will be considered.
This position’s primary place of duty is in the Laser & Optics Research Center (LORC) at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado and other facilities in Colorado Springs.
At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:
Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!
Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
Relocation assistance available for most positions
Key Responsibilities:
Provides expert leadership to develop new methodologies for employment of supercontinuum optical devices and designs hardware to address a sensitive mission
Ensures all subsystems integrate and that interfaces are clearly defined
Ensures test and evaluation of subsystems accurately assess requirements and parameters defined in the system models
Collaborates with USG stakeholders including other Program Offices to define specific system requirements and creates and maintains programmatic and technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and execution
Designs blueprints and prototypes
Coordinates across technical teams to ensure requirements are known and met
Meets tight programmatic milestones
Leads technical interchange meetings and reviews
Effectively communicates technical results, both verbally and in writing
Represents SDL at forums and meetings
Required Qualifications:
Doctorate in physics or a related technical field, e.g., Photonics, Optical Sciences, Quantum Optics, Non-Linear Optics, Atomic Physics etc.
10+ years of experience with development, test, and evaluation of active multispectral and hyperspectral imaging systems
5+ years of experience with development, test, and evaluation of multispectral free space communications systems
Demonstrated expertise and experience in complex space systems and related ground architectures
Experience with developing technical budgets for complex systems
Excellent communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to present clearly and succinctly to customers
Ability to travel occasionally
Must be a US citizen with a current TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and able to be cleared for SAPs and CAPs
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
EOE including Disability and Vet
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