Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the contract administrator and working closely with the accountant, this full-time position is responsible for all general administrative and office functions. Performs a variety of administrative/support duties to coordinate activities and procedures. Handles front desk communications (electronic, phone) and greets visitors. Maintains office equipment; maintains electronic and paper filing systems. Responsible for correspondence, meeting preparation, data entry, and spreadsheet maintenance on Excel. Contributes to overall goals by accomplishing related duties as required.

Minimum requirements:

One to three years of administrative experience; BS/BA strongly preferred. Strong editing, organizational and communication skills required.

Additional qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required. Internet research skills a must. Must be web savvy with well-developed computer troubleshooting skills. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and produce high volume of work accurately and efficiently with the ability to prioritize work appropriately and adapt easily to changing priorities.

Description:

Solid State Scientific Corporation is seeking an experienced individual to join an exciting team in developing sensors, systems and algorithms for acquiring and analyzing spectral-temporal data in the electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) bands. The scientist/engineer will work closely with a team of scientists and engineers who develop novel spectral sensors for a variety of applications, and will be expected to assume a leadership roll in developing and identifying application-specific systems and algorithms that will impact future sensor development. The position involves research into novel spectral sensing techniques in the EO/IR, aiding in the development of prototype sensors, and integration of sensors and algorithms into sensor systems.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess a familiarity with, and a demonstrated competency in at least one of, the following: EO/IR Sensors (optics, refrigeration/dewars, focal plane arrays, camera electronics, data standards); Physics of EO/IR (radiometry, atmospheric modulation, combustion); Analysis (sensor modeling, atmospheric modeling, classification, characteristics of weapons systems); System Engineering (camera design, processing design, logistics, optimization, testing, system integration, program management).

This position requires a MS in a physical science discipline, engineering, computer science, or similar field with 5 – 10 years of experience working with EO/IR systems, or a PhD with 3 – 5 years of experience in the same. Required computer skills include a good working knowledge of C/C++, experience with a scripting language such as Python, and common programming environments. In addition, the position requires the ability to work independently and communicate results effectively. The candidate must be able to qualify for a U.S. security clearance.

We are seeking a person with a materials science or chemical engineering background to perform experimental R&D on bulk and epitaxial crystal growth. Must be familiar with laboratory procedures, knowledgeable in chemical handling and hazmat protocols, and capable of operating high pressure equipment. Educational level of B.S. or M.S. is required. Prior experience in synthesis of inorganic compounds, semiconductors, or laser materials is desired. The duties will require daily preparation of charge materials, measuring weights of chemicals within an atmospherically controlled glove box, obtaining and recording data for each crystal growth experiment, setting up furnaces with thermocouples and insulation, and connecting furnaces to control systems. The work requires skill in using mechanical tools as well as calculating weights from simple mathematical formulas.

This position would be located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford Ma 01731.