10 photonics jobs at 8 companies in Washington, DC
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Lead Photonics & Nanotechnology Engineer
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
$150k-$170k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Devyantram: Building multi-scale, polymorphic bionic robots with bionic brains.
8+ YOEMS or PhD in applied physics/electrical engineering/materials science, 8+ years photonics and micro/nanoengineering experience, strong MEMS/NEMS and nanofabrication skills, system integration and mentoring experience.
Computational Scientist – Metasurfaces, Photonics, and Inverse Design
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$85k-$195k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
1+ YOEBachelor’s in Physics/EE or related, 1+ year professional/postdoc experience, foundational electromagnetics/optics/math modeling, Python proficiency, research collaboration experience, and ability to obtain Interim Secret/Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
RTXNYSE: RTX: Provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
5+ YOESTEM degree with 5+ years relevant experience, experience designing integrated photonic circuits, ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Blue Sky Innovators: Provides engineering and advisory services to the defense sector.
PhD in engineering (RF/microwave/DSP/microwave photonics), TS/SCI clearance, strong mathematical modeling, electronic warfare and beamforming experience, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Quandela: Builds photonic quantum computers and single-photon hardware components.
7+ YOEPhD in a related field, typically 7+ years research experience in quantum computing/optics/photonics, strong publication record, US citizenship required, experience in multidisciplinary R&D and program leadership.
Optica: Advancing knowledge in optics and photonics through publications and events
2+ YOEUniversity degree (PhD preferred) in photonics or related field, ~2–5 years industry experience, business-facing experience, strong written/verbal/presentation skills, proficiency with Salesforce and business software, frequent travel (60–70 days/yr).
Senior Vice President of the Civil Systems Group (SVP, CSG)
El Segundo or Chantilly
OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
15+ YOEBachelor's degree required (advanced degree preferred),15+ years executive leadership, P&L experience, national security/A&D background, TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship required, ability to travel ~25%.
Johns Hopkins Health System: Provides clinical care, medical research, and health education services.
0+ YOEGraduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program; ARRT in Radiation Therapy; valid CPR card; staff level with no experience required (new grads encouraged).
Linear accelerator, QA dosimeters, Diode system, Proton Therapy, Brachytherapy
Principal Photonic Integrated Circuit Design Engineer
Columbia, Maryland, United States
$118k-$225k/yrOnsiteFull Time
RTXNYSE: RTX: Provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
8+ YOERequires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance, STEM degree with typically 8+ years experience, PIC design experience, hands-on testing, and familiarity with PIC fabrication and foundry processes.