Job details
Job type full-time temporary
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking postdoctoral appointee to join our dynamic teamOn any given day, you may be called on to:
Perform ground-breaking research in silicon photonics through simulation, design, and characterization of novel devices.
Implement new concepts in device design, measurement, fabrication, and packaging.
Build world-first application demonstrations with photonic devices.
Report research results in top-tier journals and conferences.
Generate new intellectual property through patent filing as applicable.
Qualifications we require
Phd degree in electrical engineering, optical engineering, optical science, physics, or other related stem technical area conferred within five years prior to employment
Demonstrated expertise in integrated photonics simulation, design, and testing, including both passive and active devices
Knowledge of semiconductor physics and optical materials
Experience in developing or using software for device performance simulations using, for example, comsol, matlab/simulink, fdtd codes etc.
Experience performing original research, demonstrated through a record of invention, original publications in top-tier journals, and conference papers and presentations
Ability to obtain a doe l security clearance
Qualifications we desire
Background in integrated photonics applications such as quantum sensing, networking and computing, lidar, imaging, rf photonics, or optical communications
Experience in the design and test of optical systems and optical materials, in addition to photonics microsystems
Experience with small-scale optical packaging of silicon photonics devices, including co-packaged with electronic chips
Experience in high-speed characterization of devices, electrical probe stations, operation of high speed and high frequency test equipment, such as bit error rate test equipment, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, and testing automation.
Experience interfacing electrical components to optical microsystems; examples are modulator drivers, transimpedance amplifiers, and electronic control circuits
Knowledge of nonlinear optics
Background in radio frequency circuits and systems
Background with cryogenic testing equipment and methods
Ability and desire to work in a team environment and flexibility to work on multiple projects concurrently
About our team
The photonic and phononic microsystems department develops state of the art photonic and phononic technologies for a variety of national security purposesOur team of interdisciplinary researchers innovates, matures, and applies novel technologies including silicon photonics, nanophotonics, guided wave optics, optical detectors, nano-optomechanics, metamaterials, plasmonics, heterogeneous integration, phononic and thermoelectric technologies, spanning fundamental research and path-finding engineering solutions.
Check out sandia`s national photonics center
About sandia
Sandia national laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Position requires a department of energy (doe) l security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another u.sGovernment agency (e.g., dod).
Sandia is required by doe to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to maintain a doe l-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a doe security clearanceSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
Position information
This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at sandia`s discretion up to five additional yearsThe phd must have been conferred within five years prior to employment.
Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.
