Director of Modeling (USP) Systems - Applied Energetics, Inc

The Director of Modeling has primary responsibility for modeling activity in support of the design of ultrashort pulsed (USP) lasers, nonlinear phenomena and beam propagation to remote targets. Duties include development, training, and oversight of advanced numerical and analytical tools used in concept evaluation and product development. Responsibilities include preparation and review of Proposals and White Papers, evaluation of application feasibility and assessment of new opportunities. This position is central to technical decision-making and execution for evolving applications and missions at our Tucson, AZ site. This is an individual-contributor position reporting to the Senior Vice President of Engineering.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will supervise the use of modeling tools and methods by a team of Scientists and Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all modeling activities in the fields of USP sources, high-peak-power laser physics, beam propagation, plasma physics, and sensing.
• Oversee the ongoing development and use of AE's suite of numerical and analytical tools.
• Develop and adapt new modeling tools and refine existing tools.
• Identify and evaluate modeling tools available from commercial, academic and US Government sources, and from partners.
• Collaborate with outside sources on development and application of modeling tools.
• Participate in strategic decision making as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Conceive, prepare and review Research and Development proposals and plans.
• Primary technical responsibility for training and overseeing staff in the use of models and methods.
• Documentation and control of the suite of modeling tools consistent with standards for Quality Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with 4+ years of related technical experience, including development and application of multiple modeling tools.
• Advanced knowledge of fiber and solid-state lasers and amplifiers, USP sources, and nonlinear optical phenomena as applied to source development and applications with demonstrated laboratory skills in the assembly and characterization of USP sources.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, troubleshooting, decision-making, and analytical skills necessary to anticipate and determine appropriate actions in finding solutions to complex technical issues.
• Accomplished written and verbal communication skills as required to author and review Proposals and White Papers, technical and scientific reports and publications, train staff on models and methods, and to generate controlled documentation

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with high-energy USP lasers and amplifiers and with wavelength-agile sources.
• Knowledge of USP beam-propagation phenomena.
• Record of accomplishment in advancing and demonstrating USP sources and concepts based on numerical and analytic tools.

Security Clearance

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Employment is contingent upon confirmation of eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter based on a Federal background investigation.
• Physical Requirements
  Must have the ability to work in a clean-room environment with hazardous chemicals, compressed gases, lasers, and high voltage on a regular basis, use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, respirators, gloves, and aprons.

Safety Requirements

• This role is classified as a safety-sensitive position which involves a heightened danger that requires an employee's full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute the job.