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Attachment 02 – Personnel Qualifications

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

Table of Contents

A. Key Personnel Listing

1. PHYSICIST/MATERIALS ENGINEER II/III (Electro-Optics)

2. COMPUTER SCIENTIST IV/V (Programmer/Analyst)

3. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV/V (Electro-Optics/Nanoscale Photonics)

4. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III/V (Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy)

5. FIBER TECHNICIAN II/III/V (Sensor Design/Fabrication)

B. Non-Key Personnel

1. PHYSICIST/MATERIALS ENGINEER II/III (Electro-Optics)

2. COMPUTER SCIENTIST IV/V (Programmer/Analyst)

3. MECHANICAL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER III (Electro-Optics)

4. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL/OPTICAL ENGINEER V (Electro-Optics/Specialty Fibers)

5. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV/V (Advanced Fiber Optic Sensing)

6. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER III/IV/V (Fiber Optic Sensing)

7. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II (Electro-Optics/Fiber Optic Sensing)

8. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV/V (Electro-Optics/Nanoscale Photonics)

9. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II/III/IV/V (Electro-Optics)

10. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II/III (Multi-Spectral Imaging)

11. RESEARCH PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I/II/III/IV/V (Nonlinear Optics/Quantum

Optics)

12. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III/IV/V (Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy)

13. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III (Advanced Polymeric Materials)

14. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III (Thin Film Deposition)

15. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III/V (Solid State Lasers)

16. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III (IR Optical Spectroscopy)

17. SYSTEMS INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN III/IV/V (Integration/Test)

18. TECHNICIAN III/IV (Electro-Optical)

19. ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III/IV (Test)

20. GLASS TECHNICIAN III/IV (Fabrication)

21. FIBER TECHNICIAN II/III/IV/V (Sensor Design/Fabrication)

22. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II/III (Fiber Optic Sensing)

23. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II/III (Digital Circuits)

24. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III (IR Lasers/Detectors)

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25. DATA ANALYST/COMPUTER SPECIALIST II/III (Programmer/Analyst)

26. DATA ANALYST/COMPUTER SPECIALIST III/IV (Signal Processing)

27. PROJECT SPECIALIST III/IV (Equipment Operation)

28. PROJECT SPECIALIST III/IV (Test Coordinator)

29. PROJECT COORDINATOR III/IV (Management Support)

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A. Key Personnel Listing

The following paragraphs set forth the Government's minimum desired requirements deemed necessary to perform the tasks set forth in the Statement of Work (SOW). The Contractor should be capable of providing the personnel according to the level-of-effort requirements in the following labor categories and with the experience indicated.

Under each job title, a grade level of I, II, III , IV or V is indicated that corresponds as follows:

0 years-experience (Level I)

5 years-experience (Level II) 8 years-experience (Level III)

12 years-experience (Level IV)

15 years-experience (Level V)

B. Key Personnel Listing

Those personnel designated, as "key" should be available for work efforts on the first day after contract award. Furthermore, key personnel should possess the indicated clearance at the time of contract award and are subject to the provisions listed in Section H-2 of the solicitation. All proposed personnel shall be available with favorably adjudicated investigations and final DoD granted personnel security clearances required for the performance of the contract.

Non-key personnel shall meet the minimum required qualifications. No substitutions allowed.

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PHYSICIST/MATERIALS ENGINEER II (Electro-Optics)

a) Primary Duties

Professional position engaged in basic and applied research that requires the application of knowledge in the field of specialty optical fibers, chemical sensing, IR countermeasures technology, IR laser research and ceramics for optical applications. The primary duties will be to investigate new areas of research impacting optical materials and devices. The Contractor will design, build and test optical systems and components in support of ongoing research. The

Contractor will also perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results.

b) Education/Qualifications

(1) Doctorate in Physics/Materials Engineering

(2) Minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II in the field of specialty optical fibers, chemical sensing, IR countermeasures technology, IR laser research and ceramics for optical applications.

(3) The Contractor should have experience in guiding and selecting new areas of research impacting optical materials and devices.

(4) Should have hands on experience with optical measurements of integrated optic devices.

(5) Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced by publications and presentations at conferences.

c) Clearances

These individuals should possess and maintain a clearance permitting access to information classified SECRET or higher. The number and type of clearances required are described in the

DD254.

PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV (Electro-Optics/Nanoscale Photonics)

Professional position engaged in basic and applied research that requires the application of knowledge in the field of infrared optics, thin film devices nanoscale photonics, optical measurements and characterization. The position involves conducting processing tasks for Hall and electroluminescence test samples required to develop mid-IR photonic devices using optical contact lithography and wet etching techniques. The position involves the fabrication of mid-IR photonic devices including inter-band cascade lasers and LEDs using contact lithography, ICP dry etching, and PECVD deposition of insulating layers. The position involves the fabrication of resonant-cavity infrared detector mesa structures using lithography and wet etching.

The position involves performing processing tasks for the creation of photonic-crystal and pillar microcavities from InAs/GaAs quantum-dot samples grown using electron-beam lithography and

ICP dry etching. The position involves the fabrication of large-area patterns with one-dimensional gratings to be employed for generating entangled photons via nonlinear processes using electron-beam lithography

i. Doctorate in Physics/Electrical Engineering

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ii. Minimum of 12 years-experience for Level IV in the field of infrared optics, thin film devices nanoscale photonics, optical measurements and characterization.

iii. The Contractor must possess in-depth knowledge of characterization of optical components with experience in the materials and physics of semiconductor devices

(e.g. lasers, detectors, waveguides, and other nanoscale photonic devices).

iv. In depth understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes at the nanometer scale and device testing

v. The Contractor must have hands-on experience with optical measurements and testing of integrated optics devices.

vi. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced by publications at conferences.

classified SECRET or higher. The number and type of clearances required are described in the DD254.

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RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST V (Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy) application of knowledge in the field of Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy. has carried out research in lasers, nonlinear optics, quantum optics and mechanical diagnostics. This position involves the development of a line and portable advanced fluid analysis technologies for mechanical diagnostics, quantum correlated imaging, quantum information, and the use of cold atoms for quantum memories. The primary duties will be to perform laboratory research and field experiments, to collect and analyze data, and to publish results in support of ongoing research.

i. Doctorate in Chemistry/Physics/Engineering or equivalent.

ii. Minimum of 15 years-experience for Level V in the area of lasers, nonlinear optics, quantum optics and mechanical diagnostics.

iii. The Contractor must possess in-depth knowledge of the field of nonlinear optical spectroscopy for the development of materials critical to the development of mechanical diagnostics, quantum correlated imaging, quantum information, and the use of cold atoms for quantum memories.

iv. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced by

FIBER TECHNICIAN V (Sensor Design/Fabrication)

Professional position engaged in basic and applied research that requires experience in

Fiber Optic sensor design and construction and the handling of optical fibers and cables.

The primary duties will be to assist with laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data in support of ongoing research.

i. Experienced Fiber Fabrication Technician or Equivalent.

ii. Minimum of15 years-experience for Level V sensor design and construction and the handling of optical fibers and cables

iii. Very proficient in the use of standard fiber optic fusion splice machines and the techniques for transducer fabrication and sensor packaging.

iv. Proficient in the use of regular and high-resolution Optical Time Domain

Reflectometers (OTDR), optical power meters, polarization analyzers, and other optical instrumentation.

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v. Thorough knowledge of government requirements for the shipment and receiving of experimental equipment and systems.

vi. Working Knowledge of mechanical design and assembly including the use of computer aided design (CAD) software for the production of mechanical drawings.

vii. Certified fiber optic technician, and a member of the FOA (Fiber Optic Association, Inc.)

C. Non-Key Personnel

The following paragraphs set forth the Government's minimum desired requirements deemed necessary to perform the tasks set forth in the Statement of Work (SOW). The Contractor should be capable of providing the personnel according to level-of-effort requirements in the following labor categories and with the experience indicated. Under each job title, a grade level of I, II, III, IV or V is indicated that corresponds as follows:

0 years-experience (Level I)

5 years-experience (Level II)

8 years-experience (Level III)

12 years-experience (Level IV)

15 years-experience (Level V)

All proposed personnel shall be available with favorably adjudicated investigations and final DoD granted personnel security clearances required for the performance of the contract.

In lieu of an advanced degree, the Contractor may substitute general, related, and specialized experience for non-key personnel as follows:

NON-KEY PERSONNEL Level Personnel

Qualifications Equivalancy

Computer Scientist

(Programmer/Analyst) IV Masters + 12 yrs

15 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

V Masters + 15 yrs

17 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Physicist/Material Engineer (Electro-

Optics) III Doctorate + 8 yrs

10 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Computer Scientist

(Programmer/Analyst) IV Masters + 12 yrs

15 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

V Masters + 15 yrs

17 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

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Mechanical/Structural Engineer

(Electro-Optics) III Doctorate + 8 yrs

10 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Physicist/Electrical/Optical Engineer

(EO/Specialty Fibers) V Masters + 15 years

18 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Physicist/Electrical Engineer

(Advanced Fiber Optics Sensing) IV Doctorate + 12 yrs

14 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

V Doctorate + 15 yrs

17 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Physicist/Electrical Engineer (Fiber

Optic Sensing) III Masters + 8 yrs

11 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

IV Masters + 12 yrs

15 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

V Masters + 15 yrs

18 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Physicist/Electrical Engineer

(EO/Fiber Optic Sensing) II Masters + 5 yrs

8 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Physicist/Electrical Engineer

(EO/Nanoscale Photonics) V Doctorate + 15 yrs

17 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Physicist/Electrical Engineer

(Electro-Optics) II Doctorate + 5 yrs

7 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

III Doctorate + 8 yrs

10 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

IV Doctorate + 12 yrs

14 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

V Doctorate + 15 yrs

17 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual

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Physicist/Electrical Engineer (Multi-

Spectral Imaging) II Masters + 5 yrs

8 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

III Masters + 8 yrs

11 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Research Physicist/Electrical

Engineer (Nonlinear/Quantum

Optics) I Doctorate

2 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

II Doctorate + 5 yrs

7 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

III Doctorate + 8 yrs

10 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

IV Doctorate + 12 yrs

14 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

V Doctorate + 15 yrs

17 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Research Chemist/Physicist

(Nonlinear Optical Spec) II Masters + 5 yrs

8 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

III Masters + 8 yrs

11 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

IV Masters + 12 yrs

15 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Research Chemist/Physicist

(Advanced Polymeric Materials) II Masters + 5 yrs

8 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual

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III Masters + 8 yrs

11 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Research Chemist/Physicist (Thin

Film Deposition) II Masters + 5 yrs

8 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

III Masters + 8 yrs

11 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Research Chemist/Physicist (Solid

State Lasers) II Masters + 5 yrs

8 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

III Masters + 8 yrs

11 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

V Masters + 15 yrs

18 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Research Chemist/Physicist (IR

Optical Spectroscopy) II Masters + 5 yrs

8 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

III Masters + 8 yrs

11 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Systems Integration Technician

(Integration/Test) III 8 yrs

N/A

IV 12 yrs

N/A

V 15 yrs

N/A

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Technician (Electro-Optical) III 8 yrs

IV 12 yrs

N/A

Electronic Engineering Technician

(Test) III 8 yrs

N/A

IV 12 yrs

N/A

Glass Technician (Fabrication) III 8 yrs

N/A

IV 12 yrs

N/A

Fiber Technician (Sensor

Design/Fabrication) II 5 yrs

N/A

III 8 yrs

N/A

IV 12 yrs

N/A

Engineering Associate (Fiber Optic

Sensing) II Bachelors + 5 yrs N/A

III Bachelors + 8 yrs N/A

Engineering Associate (Digital

Circuits) II Bachelors + 5 yrs N/A

III Bachelors + 8 yrs N/A

Engineering Associate (IR

Laser/Detectors) III Bachelors + 8 yrs N/A

Data Analyst/Computer Specialist

(Programmer/Analyst) II Bachelors + 5 yrs

III Bachelors + 8 yrs N/A

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Data Analyst/Computer Specialist

(Signal Processing) III Masters + 8 yrs

11 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

IV Masters + 12 yrs

15 yrs of combined general, related, and specialized experience. General experience must include actual experience related to programs or systems addressed in the SOW

Project Specialist (Equipment

Operator) III 8 yrs N/A

IV 12 yrs N/A

Project Specialist (Test Coordinator) III 8 yrs N/A

IV 12 yrs N/A

Project Specialist (Management

Support) III 8 yrs

IV 12 yrs N/A

1. PHYSICIST/MATERIALS ENGINEER III (Electro-Optics)

d) Primary Duties knowledge in the field of specialty optical fibers, chemical sensing, IR countermeasures technology, IR laser research and ceramics for optical applications. The primary duties will be to investigate new areas of research impacting optical materials and devices. The Contractor will design, build and test optical systems and components in support of ongoing research. The

Contractor will also perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results.

e) Education/Qualifications

(6) Doctorate in Physics/Materials Engineering

(7) Minimum of 8 years-experience for Level III in the field of specialty optical fibers, chemical sensing, IR countermeasures technology, IR laser research and ceramics for optical applications.

(8) The Contractor should have experience in guiding and selecting new areas of research impacting optical materials and devices.

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(9) Should have hands on experience with optical measurements of integrated optic devices.

(10) Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced by

f) Clearances

2. COMPUTER SCIENTIST IV/V (Programmer/Analyst) specialized computer programming skills in support of projects in a dynamic research environment.

The Contractor will interpret and satisfy customer needs. The primary duties will be to assist with laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data in support of ongoing research.

vi. Masters in Computer Science/Engineering or Equivalent

vii. Minimum of 12 years-experience for Level IV, minimum 15 years-experience for

Level V in Python programming, as well as programming the following languages: C, C++, FORTRAN, assembly languages. Additional experience should include signal processing and data collection with knowledge of analog and digital electronics for data acquisition and related software.

viii. Working knowledge of assembly or other languages to microcontroller coding.

ix. Working experience with data engineering in “Big Data” settings, data products and data formats specifically including a working knowledge of HDF 4/5 data formats.

x. The Contractor must also have good written and oral communication skills as evidenced by written and oral reports, by publications, and by conference presentations.

These individuals should possess and maintain a clearance permitting access to classified information up to and including TOP SECRET/SCI. The number and type of clearances required are described in the DD254 associated with this contract.

3. MECHANICAL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER III (Electro-Optics) knowledge in the field of signal processing, image analysis, compressive sensing, and inverse/nonlinear dynamic problems. The Contractor will also perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results.

i. Doctorate in Mechanical/Structural Engineering

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ii. Minimum of 8 years-experience in the field of signal processing, image analysis, compressive sensing, and inverse/nonlinear dynamic problems.

iii. Working knowledge of CUDA, Matlab, and C/C++ programming languages.

iv. Experience developing and implementing data fusion, manifold learning, target detection/tracking, ISR system design and performance modeling, and laser scattering/propagation algorithms.

v. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced by information up to and including TOP SECRET/SCI. The number and type of clearances required are described in the DD254 associated with this contract.

4. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL/OPTICAL ENGINEER V (Electro-Optics/Specialty Fibers) knowledge in the area of specialty optical fibers and materials and optical devices, including lasers.

The primary duties will be to design build and test optical systems and components in support of ongoing research. The Contractor will also perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results.

i. B.S. or Masters in Physics/Electrical/Optical Engineering

ii. Minimum of 15 years-experience in the field of specialty optical fibers and materials and optical devices, including lasers.

iii. Should have hands-on experience with specialty fiber optics and optical measurements of fiber optics, integrated devices, and lasers, as well as knowledge of laser design and development.

5. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV/V (Advanced Fiber Optic Sensing) application of knowledge of advanced fiber optic sensor designs including single frequency, Brillouin and mode-locked fiber lasers and fiber laser sensor systems, underwater acoustic sensors including hydrophones and vector sensors, microfluidic systems, and atomic vapor magnetometers. The primary duties will be to design build and test fiber optic sensor systems and components in support

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i. Doctorate in Physics/Engineering

ii. Minimum of 12 years-experience for Level IV and minimum 15 years-experience for

Level V in detailed knowledge in the following areas: single frequency, Brillouin and mode-locked fiber lasers and fiber laser sensor systems, underwater acoustic sensors including hydrophones and vector sensors, microfluidic systems, and atomic vapor magnetometers.

iii. Should have knowledge of transduction mechanisms and interrogation and passive demodulation techniques.

iv. Should have knowledge of fiber components and devices.

v. Should have knowledge and experience in the understanding, characterization and modeling of noise in fiber optic, electromagnetic and other interferometric sensors.

vi. The position further requires extensive experimental experience with a proven track record in scientific publication and inter-disciplinary working.

vii. The ability to work independently under strong self-motivation and be able to effectively communicate progress is also essential.

viii. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced by

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6. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER III/IV/V (Fiber Optic Sensing) application of knowledge in the field of fiber optic sensing, interferometric sensing, fiber sensor fabrication, interrogation, passive demodulation techniques, and noise measurement and characterization. The primary duties will be to design build and test optical systems and components in support of ongoing research. The Contractor will also perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results.

i. Masters in Physics/Engineering

ii. Minimum of 8 years-experience for Level III, minimum 12 years-experience for Level IV and minimum 15 years-experience for Level V in the field of fiber optic sensing, interferometric sensing, and fiber sensor fabrication, measurements and characterization.

iii. Should have knowledge of fiber optic sensing and transduction mechanisms and interrogation and passive demodulation techniques of electromagnetic sensors.

iv. Should have knowledge of fiber components and devices.

v. Should have knowledge and experience in the understanding, characterization and modeling of noise in fiber optic, electromagnetic and other interferometric sensors.

vi. Experience in digital fiber optic communications including transmission formats and

WDM techniques is desirable.

vii. Experience in electro-optical devices for defense applications is also desirable.

information up to and including TOP SECRET/SCI. The number and type of clearances required are described in the DD254 associated with this contract.

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7. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II (Electro-Optics/Fiber Optic Sensing) application of knowledge in the field of integrated optics, thin film devices, optical measurements and characterization, fiber optic sensing, interferometric sensing, fiber sensor fabrication, interrogation, and passive demodulation techniques, and noise measurement and characterization. The primary duties will be to design build and test optical systems and components in support of ongoing research. The

Contractor will also perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results.

i. Masters in Physics/Engineering Minimum of 5 years-experience in the field of integrated optics and thin film devices and characterization, fiber optic sensing, interferometric sensing, and fiber sensor fabrication, measurements and characterization.

ii. Should have hands on experience with optical measurements of integrated optic devices.

iii. Should have knowledge of fiber optic sensing and transduction mechanisms and interrogation and passive demodulation techniques of electromagnetic sensors.

iv. Should have knowledge of fiber components and devices.

v. Should have knowledge and experience in the understanding, characterization and modeling of noise in fiber optic, electromagnetic and other interferometric sensors.

vi. Experience in digital fiber optic communications including transmission formats and

WDM techniques is desirable.

vii. Experience in electro-optical devices for defense applications is also desirable.

8. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER V (Electro-Optics/Nanoscale Photonics) application of knowledge in the field of infrared optics, thin film devices nanoscale photonics, optical measurements and characterization. The primary duties will be to design build and test optical systems and components in support of ongoing research.

The Contractor will also perform laboratory and field experiments, to collect and analyze data and publish results.

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i. Doctorate in Physics/Electrical Engineering

ii. Minimum of 15 years-experience for Level V in the field of infrared optics, thin film devices nanoscale photonics, optical measurements and characterization.

iii. The Contractor must possess in-depth knowledge of characterization of optical components with experience in the materials and physics of semiconductor devices

(e.g. lasers, detectors, waveguides, and other nanoscale photonic devices).

iv. In depth understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes at the nanometer scale and device testing

v. The Contractor must have hands-on experience with optical measurements and testing of integrated optics devices.

vi. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced by publications and presentations at conferences.

9. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II/III/IV/V (Electro-Optics) application of knowledge in the field of integrated optics, thin film devices, optical measurements and characterization. The primary duties will be to design build and test optical systems and components in support of ongoing research. The Contractor will also perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results.

ii. Minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II, minimum 8 years-experience for Level III, minimum 12 years-experience for Level IV, and minimum 15 years-experience for Level

V in the field of integrated optics and thin film devices and characterization.

iii. Should have hands on experience with optical measurements of integrated optic devices.

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10. PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II/III (Multi-Spectral Imaging) application of knowledge in the field of multi-spectral, electro-optical sensors, and device physics. The primary duties will be to perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results in support of

i. Masters in Physics/Engineering

ii. Minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II and minimum 8 years-experience for Level

III in the field of multi-spectral electro-optical sensors, device physics, measurements and characterization.

iii. Should have the ability to develop electronic hardware and software for data acquisition.

iv. Should have experience with signal processing techniques, modeling of missile and aircraft signatures, and simulation of sensor performance.

v. Should have specialized experience in electro-optics, infrared (IR) signatures, IR simulation, IR detectors, IR sensor design and measurement.

vi. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced by

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11. RESEARCH PHYSICIST/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I/II/III/IV/V (Nonlinear

Optics/Quantum Optics)

Professional position engaged in basic research that requires the application of knowledge in the fields of nonlinear optics and quantum optics. The primary duties will be to design, build and test optical systems and components in support of ongoing research. The Contractor will also perform laboratory and field experiments, and will collect and analyze data and publish results.

ii. No minimum years-experience for Level I, minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II, minimum 8 years-experience for Level III, minimum 12 years-experience and minimum 15 years-experience for Level V in the field of nonlinear optics and/or quantum optics.

iii. Must have theoretical expertise in nonlinear optics and/or quantum optics.

iv. Must have experience in the design and execution of quantum optics and nonlinear optics laboratory experiments.

v. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced by

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12. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III/IV (Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy) application of knowledge in the field of Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy for the development of optical limiter technologies for the protection of human eyes and optical sensors from high-energy laser light. The primary duties will be to perform laboratory and field experiments, to collect and analyze data, and to publish results in support of ongoing research.

i. Masters in Chemistry/Physics/Engineering or equivalent.

ii. Minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II, minimum 8 years-experience for Level

III, and minimum of 12 years-experience in the area of Nonlinear Optical

Spectroscopy for the development of optical limiter technologies for the protection of human eyes and optical sensors from high-energy laser light.

i. The Contractor must possess in-depth knowledge of the field of nonlinear optical spectroscopy for the development of materials critical to the development of optical limiter technologies.

ii. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced

13. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III (Advanced Polymeric Materials) knowledge in the field of Advanced Polymeric Materials for the development of novel opticaland electronic capabilities based on organic polymers. The primary duties will be to guide laboratory and field experiments, to analyze data, and to publish results in support of

i. Master in Chemistry/Physics/Engineering or equivalent.

ii. Minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II and minimum 8 years-experience for Level

III in the area of research and development of organic polymeric materials.

iii. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced by

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14. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III (Thin Film Deposition) application of knowledge in the field of physical chemistry. The Contractor will be performing experiments using organic polymerization, thin film deposition, for the design and engineering of new chemical systems. The Contractor will be responsible for setup and operation of high vacuum deposition systems for non-linear optical experiments to study optical limiting and harmonic effects. The primary duties will be to perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results in support of ongoing research.

i. Master in Chemistry/Physics/Engineering or equivalent.

ii. Minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II and minimum 8 years-experience for

Level III in the field of physical chemistry, thin film deposition of conjugated organic systems, engineering of new chemical systems, the characterization of chemical samples for optical devices, and the study of non-linear optical effects.

iii. Should have working knowledge and experience with high vacuum deposition systems, spectroscopy methods, and chemical instrumentation.

iv. Should have working knowledge of characterization of organic materials and polymer electroluminescence devices.

v. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced

15. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III/V (Solid State Lasers) application of knowledge in the field of non-linear optical techniques and development of solid state lasers for pointing, ranging and targeting applications. The primary duties will be to perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results in support of ongoing rese arch.

ii. Minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II, minimum 8 years-experience for Level

III and minimum 15 years-experience for Level V in the field of non-linear optical techniques and solid state lasers.

iii. Thorough working knowledge of solid-state laser design as well as familiarity with such nonlinear optical processes as stimulated Raman and Brillouin scattering, Research and Development of Optical Techniques, Devices, and Measurements RFP No.: N00173-22-R-DH01 Amendment 1 parametric frequency conversion, and four wave mixing.

iv. Experience in chemical research involving full cell electrode ReD, optical spectroscopy picosecond laser experiments, and optical hole burning experiments.

Extensive experience with CW (Ar+ and Kr+), pulsed (N2 and Nd:YAG), and dye

(linear and ring configuration) lasers, high-resolution optical techniques, cryogenics, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, catalysis, colloid chemistry, and applications of computers to experimental automation and theoretical modeling.

v. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced

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16. RESEARCH CHEMIST/PHYSICIST II/III (IR Optical Spectroscopy) application of knowledge in the field of IR Spectroscopy for the remote detection of hydrocarbons. The primary duties will be to perform laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data and publish results in support of ongoing research.

Level III in the area research and development of sensors for IR spectroscopy and the remote detection of hydrocarbons.

iii. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as evidenced

17. SYSTEMS INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN III/IV/V (Integration/Test)

System Integration, Field, and Flight Test Support for multi-INT sensor systems for ISR and

IRCM on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The primary duties will be to perform integration and testing of new aircraft systems, and to collect and analyze data in support of ongoing research test and evaluation.

i. Experienced Electronics Engineering Test Technician or Equivalent.

ii. Minimum of 8 years-experience for Level III, minimum 12 years-experience for

Level IV and minimum 15 years-experience for Level V in System Integration, Field, and Flight Test Support for multi-INT sensor systems for ISR and IRCM on fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

iii. Requires prior experience integrating systems on F-18, P-3, King Air, Dash-8 fixed wing aircraft and USN/USMC helicopters.

iv. Extensive experience in transitioning and training systems with operational deployed forces in ground and carrier operations.

v. Working knowledge of Navy ISR and IRCM systems including TARPS-CD, SHARP, AAR-47, AAR-45, DIRCM and Common Data Link communications equipment.

vi. Navy operational experience in R&D systems, Fire Control, and Testing/Fielding.

Requires qualification in lifting gear (e.g. cranes, support equipment) and vehicle operation.

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18. TECHNICIAN III/IV (Electro-Optical) the area of fiber optics, electro-optics or electronics. The primary duties will be to assist with laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data in support of

ii. Minimum of 8 years-experience for Level III and minimum 12 years-experience for

Level IV in melting glasses of consistent high optical quality for use in preform processing, for the fabrication of optical fibers.

iii. Experience in the area of the fabrication of fiber optic sensors.

iv. Experience in the area of sensors or communication systems.

v. Experience in the area of packaging and field testing optical devices.

vi. Background in analog and digital circuitry would be useful for prototype fabrication and testing.

19. ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III/IV (Test)

Professional position engaged in basic and applied research that requires experience as an engineering technician on electronics design, fabricating and trouble-shooting of electronics for Navy, civilian, or research and development communities. The primary duties will be to assist with laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data in support of

Level IV in operation of aircraft, shipboard, ground vehicle, subsurface, and shore-based electronic, electro-optic and mechanical systems.

iii. Experience in the area of analog and digital circuit design, fabrication and testing.

iv. Experience with ORCAD design software, surface mounting of electronics components, and PC board layout and populating.

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v. Basic background in analog and digital circuitry.

20. GLASS TECHNICIAN III/IV (Fabrication) melting glasses of consistent high optical quality for use in preform processing, for the fabrication of optical fibers. The primary duties will be to assist with laboratory experiments, and to collect and analyze data in support of ongoing research.

Level IV in melting glasses of consistent high optical quality for use in preform processing, for the fabrication of optical fibers.

iii. Experience in melting glasses of consistent high optical quality for use in preform processing.

iv. Experience in making preforms utilizing traditional and non-traditional methods, which are virtually free of defects.

v. Knowledge of different preform making processes including core-injection, spin-cast, and spin-cast-fill techniques.

vi. Experience in the design and construction of glass melting furnaces and the collapse units.

theDD254.

21. FIBER TECHNICIAN II/III/IV (Sensor Design/Fabrication)

Fiber Optic sensor design and construction and the handling of optical fibers and cables.

The primary duties will be to assist with laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and

ii. Minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II, minimum 8 years-experience for Level III, and minimum 12 years-experience in sensor design and construction and the handling of optical fibers and cables

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iii. Very proficient in the use of standard fiber optic fusion splice machines and the techniques for transducer fabrication and sensor packaging.

iv. Proficient in the use of regular and high-resolution Optical Time Domain Reflectometers

(OTDR), optical power meters, polarization analyzers, and other optical instrumentation.

v. Thorough knowledge of government requirements for the shipment and receiving of experimental equipment and systems.

vi. Working Knowledge of mechanical design and assembly including the use of computer aided design (CAD) software for the production of mechanical drawings.

vii. Certified fiber optic technician, and a member of the FOA (Fiber Optic Association, Inc.)

22. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II/III (Fiber Optic Sensing) application of knowledge of fiber optic sensing, acoustic sensor design and packaging, transduction mechanisms of fiber optic acoustic sensors, interrogation approaches, multiplexing, and noise reduction techniques. The primary duties will be to assist with laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data in support of ongoing

i. Bachelors in Physics/Engineering

Level III in fiber optic sensing, acoustic sensor design and packaging, transduction mechanisms of fiber optic acoustic sensors, interrogation approaches, multiplexing, and noise reduction techniques.

iii. Experience in deployable fiber optic acoustic sensor systems is essential.

iv. Knowledge and experience of remote interrogation approaches of fiber interferometric sensors, multiplexing of fiber sensors and electronic implementation of noise reductions schemes.

v. Experience in the area of fiber optic Bragg grating sensors for strain measurement, as well as multiplexing approaches for fiber optic Bragg grating sensors.

vi. Knowledge and experience in the area of computer based systems for interrogating and measuring strain levels from multiplexed fiber Bragg grating arrays.

vii. Experience in the area of field testing optical systems.

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23. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II/III (Digital Circuits) application of knowledge in the design, fabrication, and operation of digital circuits. The primary duties will be to assist with laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and

i. Bachelor in Electronics/Engineering

Level III in the design, fabrication, and operation of digital circuits.

iii. Knowledge of design, fabrication, and operation of digital circuits.

iv. Knowledge of and hardware implementation experience in analog buffering and analog-to-digital conversion.

v. Experience with ORCAD, UNIX, C/C++, X Windows, MSDOS, and networking software.

24. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III (IR Lasers/Detectors) knowledge of solid-state IR lasers and rare earth laser compounds and mid- infrared detector materials. The primary duties will be to assist with laboratory and field experiments, and to collect and analyze data in support of ongoing research.

i. Bachelor in Electronics/Engineering

ii. Minimum of 8 years-experience in solid-state IR lasers, rare earth laser compounds and mid-infrared detector materials.

iii. Working knowledge of electro-optic, magnetic, cryogenic, electronic, and digital electronic equipment.

iv. Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and operation of infrared lasers.

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25. DATA ANALYST/COMPUTER SPECIALIST II/III (Programmer/Analyst) computer programming skills in support of projects in a dynamic research environment. The

Contractor will interpret and satisfy customer needs. The primary duties will be to review, analyze, develop, install, and modify computer operating systems. Analyzes and resolves problems associated with operating systems and computer networks and mobile device compatibility. Detects, diagnoses, and corrects related problems.

i. Bachelors in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent work experience.

ii. Minimum of 5 years-experience for Level II and minimum 8 years-experience for Level III with working knowledge of computer systems, operating systems and computer networks.

iii. Experience with both desktop and mobile devices (Android/iPhone/Blackberry) preferred. Familiarity with security protocols.

information up to and including SECRET. The number and type of clearances required are described in the DD254 associated with this contract.

26. DATA ANALYST/COMPUTER SPECIALIST III/IV (Signal Processing) knowledge in signal processing and data collection with knowledge of analog and digital electronics for data acquisition and related software. The primary duties will be to assist with

i. Masters in Electrical Engineering/Physics or Equivalent

Level IV in signal processing and data collection with knowledge of analog and digital electronics for data acquisition and related software.

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iii. Knowledge of signal processing for multi-spectral electro-optical sensors. Experience with UNIX, C/C++, MATLAB, X Windows, MSDOS, Windows NT, Open VMS, Fortran, and Ethernet hardware and software.

27. PROJECT SPECIALIST III/IV (Equipment Operation)

Professional position engaged in basic and applied research that requires the experience as an electronics technician on military electro-optics, radars, and weapon systems for Navy, civilian, and research and development communities. The primary duties will be to assist with

i. Experienced Electronics Operator/Technician or Equivalent

Level IV as an electronics technician on military…