Design and Testing of Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Interfaces

The DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is seeking an electrical and/or optical engineer who has obtained their Masters of Science or Masters of Engineering degree for a research opportunity in photonic integrated circuits. The scholar will work within ARD's Integrated Photonics Sensors team, investigating interfaces to various PIC applications which enable future Army capabilities in assured Networking, assured Position Navigation and Timing, and chemical and biological sensing. Opportunities also include assisting in designing and testing PIC components and systems. The participant will perform their work independently under the mentorship of the team leader and will receive on-site training as needed, including cleanroom tools and processes. This research associateship is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Opportunities include authoring presentations, publications, patents, and contributing to DOD reports, as well as attending conferences and government meetings where appropriate.