Optical Engineer

Amentum

Washington, D.C., US$96,415 - $96,415 est.Full-timePosted 8h ago

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Purpose and Impact: Our research at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) includes fiber optic sensors for acoustic, seismic, electric and magnetic fields, fiber optic sensors for strains and damage in structures, sensors for chemical, biological and explosive materials. We provide R&D for novel materials such as multicomponent polymers for optical, electronic and mechanical applications. We also provide material science for materials with superior thermal, mechanical and optical properties. Amen…

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