Technical Management Scientist (Nonlinear Optics)

Job Title Guidehouse is seeking a candidate to provide Scientific Engineer Technical Assistance (SETA) in the area of "nonlinear optics" with the overall aim to achieve orders of magnitude improvement in power efficiency and nonlinear effects. The efforts will focus on material science, waveguide design, and fabrication approaches to achieve such nonlinear optics capabilities. The underlying photonic technologies are expected to draw from diverse disciplines, covering, but not limited to, optics, integrated photonics, electrical engineering, materials engineering, physics, and fabrication experience. Approaches will consider a wide gamut of technologies, to include but are not limited to photonic and nonlinear materials and devices, second and third order nonlinearities, analog and digital signal processing, communications, neural networks, and novel computing architectures. In support of this Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) client, you will: Lead periodic performer assessments to analyze program, technical and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies; communicate findings to the government program manager Support the government program manager in program definition and pitch preparations Support research solicitation and special notices Provide technical guidance on reports, briefings, and other performer communications Internal presentations and report preparation for DARPA and other government agencies Program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as supporting technical reviews Stakeholder engagement in unconventional computing and systems that use this across the IC, DoD, and services Interagency engagement, including coordination activities with the IC, DoD, DoE, DoC, and potentially international partnership What You Will Need: An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance Master's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline FOUR (4) or more years' experience in technical project management and/or as a technical liaison. Experience should include, but not be limited to: Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas needed to broadly support the PM's portfolio of unconventional computing programs Proficiency in the use of large language model tools for subject matter analysis and reporting Excellent communication skills - both written (to include PowerPoint) and oral Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests Flexible and readily adaptable to change PhD in an engineering or science discipline may be used in lieu of FOUR (4) of the required years' experience. What Would be Nice to Have: An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance PhD in an Engineering or Science discipline What We Offer : Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Guidehouse