Process Development Engineer

Organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Reference Code 0104-NPP-NOV26-JPL-EarthSci Location Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California Field of Science Earth Science Program Overview The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly‑talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA‑affiliated research institute. These fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology. Research Description The advanced microfabrication and optoelectronics group at JPL is seeking postdoctoral researchers to design, fabricate, and characterize advanced semiconductor lasers for spectroscopy and LIDAR. The focus is on next‑generation tunable diode laser (TLD) absorption spectrometers that are compact, low‑power, and low‑cost, intended for future Earth and planetary missions, including Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Europa, and their moons. The key enablers are semiconductor lasers at specific wavelengths matching the absorption bands of biogenic gases and their isotope ratios. Responsibilities Design infrared quantum cascade lasers in the 2‑3µm range and low‑power quantum cascade lasers in the 4‑10µm range. Fabricate and characterize semiconductor laser diodes and QCLs for spectroscopy and LIDAR applications. Collaborate within a small research team to develop laser diodes for planetary missions. Qualifications Doctoral degree in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or a related field. Knowledge and experience in infrared quantum cascade laser design, fabrication, and single‑mode semiconductor laser fabrication. Eligibility Requirements U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents; Foreign nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa; Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. with a valid EAD card and pending I‑485 or I‑589 forms. Degree: Doctoral Degree. Advisors Siamak Forouhar – View email address on click.appcast.io – View phone number on click.appcast.io Shouleh Nikzad – View email address on click.appcast.io – View phone number on click.appcast.io Application Deadline 11/1/20266:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone #J-18808-Ljbffr