• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with expertise in thin-film optical devices
  • Strong expertise in optical piezoelectric thin films, especially barium titanate
  • Expertise in opto-electronic device design and fabrication
  • Hands-on experience with MBE, IBS, or pulsed laser deposition for oxide and BTO films
  • Experience characterizing thin films and devices (XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, ellipsometry) and measuring optical properties

Environment

  • Work on site primarily in Goleta (Santa Barbara), CA
  • Occasionally travel to work with international and domestic development partners
  • Work closely with BLF Founder, Shuji Nakamura

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • Professional development opportunities, and paid vacation and holidays.
  • Stock options as part of our long-term incentive plan
  • 401k

We seek an experienced scientist to develop advanced optical piezoelectric thin-film devices for high-energy laser applications.:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design optical piezoelectric thin-film device structures for high-energy laser environments
  • Direct thin-film deposition and material characterization
  • Characterize optical performance of devices
  • Model optical device performance using computational tools
  • Iterate designs and troubleshoot challenges
  • Manage suppliers and research partners

Communication:

Effectively communicate research findings, project updates, and technical insights to colleagues and stakeholders. Produce high-quality written reports and presentations for both internal and external audiences.