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Advanced R&D Optical Scientist – Engineer
HoneywellAdvanced R&D Optical Scientist/Engineer at Honeywell contributing to innovative optical sensing technologies. Collaborating with teams to design complex optical systems and drive technological advancements.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Apply previous experience in optical physics to design, model, develop, and integrate chip-scale photonics into novel optical sensors
- Design, develop, and experimentally test complex optical systems, components, assemblies, and prototypes in a laboratory setting
- Generate intellectual property (IP) and contribute to patent applications
- Evaluate emerging technologies for their applicability to current and future projects
- Support the transfer of technology from R&D to New Product Development teams
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and project-related risks
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s degree in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years R&D experience or academic research experience in at least one of the following areas: integrated optics, Lumerical design and modelling for photonics waveguides, or chip-scale photonics
- Strong knowledge of spectroscopy and related methods
- Experience with design, setup, and operation of laboratory experiments and related equipment
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ph.D. degree in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Engineering, or related field is preferred
- Proficiency in one or more of the following fields and/or skills: Integrated photonics, Nonlinear optics, Optical modeling (e.g. Zemax), Micro-optics, Stabilized laser systems, Design and analysis with multi-physics analysis tools, Fiber optics, Silicon nitride thin-film waveguides, Semiconductor fabrication technology applied to thin-film optical components
- Proven track record of technical leadership and project management
- Knowledge of frequency combs, imaging, and/or holography
- Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization is a plus
- Broad software toolbox for data acquisition, data analysis, design, modeling, and/or simulation
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- Attention to detail
- Due to US export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, perm resident, protected status under asylum/refugee, OR can obtain export approval.
Benefits
Comp & perks- employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- EAP
- Educational Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
- 12 Paid Holidays
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Hard Skills & Tools
optical physicsintegrated opticsLumerical designspectroscopyoptical modelingmicro-opticsfiber opticssemiconductor fabrication technologynonlinear opticschip-scale photonics
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunicationcollaborationattention to detailtechnical leadershipproject managementinnovationcontinuous learning
Certifications
Master’s degree in OpticsMaster’s degree in PhotonicsMaster’s degree in PhysicsMaster’s degree in EngineeringPh.D. in OpticsPh.D. in PhotonicsPh.D. in PhysicsPh.D. in Engineering