Research Chemist

19h19 hours ago

Amentum

Washington, US · Full-time · $90,000 – $110,000

About this role

The NRL 5600 customer conducts research and technology development in chemical threat detection and identification. Advances in analytical chemistry, photonics, spectroscopy, and polymer chemistry transition new discoveries to fieldable systems for the warfighter. Partners include academia, industry, and defense agencies.

Recent work focuses on adapting spectroscopic analysis, such as Raman scattering and infrared absorption, to integrated photonic circuits and systems. The primary role makes new scientific discoveries and applies them for advanced device development and system integration. This creates enabling technologies for the warfighter.

Work combines laboratory-based data acquisition, experimental design, and computer-based data analysis and reporting. Requires skill in oral and written communication, plus ability to learn new methods and techniques. May involve travel, briefing sponsors, authoring reports, and proposing research programs.

Collaborate with diverse partners to advance state-of-the-art technologies. Contribute to fieldable systems detecting threats. Gain exposure to cutting-edge photonics and chemistry applications in defense.

Requirements

Experience with lasers, spectroscopy, and optics
Experience with analytical chemistry
Basic computer programming (Python or similar) and data analysis skills
Excellent communication skills in oral and written forms
Comfort in a laboratory-based setting
Knowledge of photonics, photonic integrated circuits, and waveguides
Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

Make new scientific discoveries and apply them for advanced device development
Conduct system integration to create enabling technologies for the warfighter
Utilize optics and photonics, including fiber optics and lasers
Work with photonic integrated circuits, including waveguides
Perform optical spectroscopy, including Raman scattering and infrared absorption
Apply analytical chemistry and polymer chemistry
Conduct data analysis and processing
Employ synthetic organic chemistry and nonlinear optics