Optical Scientist
johns hopkins applied physics labLaurel (MD)
Optical Scientist
Posted 11 days ago
johns hopkins applied physics labLaurel (MD)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Design and Characterization Researcher to advance optical metasurface research. You will design and simulate metasurface performance using commercial tools and validate results with experiments across the optical/IR range.
Collaborating with physicists, engineers, and fabrication staff, you will drive projects from computational modeling through prototyping and characterization toward transitioned technologies, while nurturing independent
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