Lead Scientist, Holographic Gratings & Nanofabrication

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mksChester (NJ)

Physicists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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MKS Inc. Newport's Richardson Gratings in Rochester, NY is seeking a Senior Principal Research Scientist in Holographic Systems & Grating Fabrication. You will lead design, modeling, and fabrication of advanced holographic diffraction gratings, collaborating with engineering, production, and commercial teams to translate concepts into scalable products. The role demands a PhD and 12+ years in holographic fabrication, strong expertise in interferometry, physical optics, and metrology.

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