The Optical Materials group is seeking an enthusiastic Materials Research Scientist/Engineer to join our team at SRI International’s Menlo Park, California headquarters. You will have the opportunity to make important contributions to on-going and future R&D programs in nanophotonic inverse design, metasurfaces, quantum optics, and more.

• Perform numerical simulations to analyze and optimize nanophotonic devices
• Apply your scientific creativity to develop new concepts and research areas
• Conduct business development and contribute to white papers and proposals
• Provide technical briefings and reports and support client engagement
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff

This is a junior PI-track (principal investigator) opportunity to be mentored to become a PI for new research thrusts; based on your own ideas and direct interactions with customers, both in and outside your area of academic expertise.

• PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline with 0-2 years of relevant experience required.
  • Higher levels of relevant experience with demonstrated independent work or task leadership skills will also be considered.
• Experience with commercial full-wave electromagnetic modeling software, such as Ansys HFSS or COMSOL Multiphysics.
• Familiarity with inverse design and/or machine learning is a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance required.  Current clearance is a plus.
• Limited travel required.

The salary range is: $115,710-$172,115. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.