NIST PREP Research Associate in Optical and Photonic Detection of Radio-Frequency Signals
SURA is a nonprofit consortium of 57 member universities that advances collaborative scientific research and education, operates research programs and staffing initiatives, and participates in operating Jefferson Lab through the SURATech joint venture.
About Southeastern Universities Research Association
Established in 1980 to pursue construction and operation of the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility, SURA now supports large-scale scientific collaboration, talent development, space-science programs, NIST research opportunities, and the operation of Jefferson Lab through SURATech with Virginia Tech.
Skills
Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will develop advanced RF detection and digitization systems using laser-based optical technologies. You will design analog measurement systems, develop high-accuracy traceable methods, integrate photonic technologies, characterize RF propagation, and create automated tools for measurement and analysis.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field
- Experience in RF measurement, instrumentation, or signal analysis
- Experience developing experimental RF or optical measurement systems
- Ability to develop prototypes and automated tools for measurement, digitization, and data analysis
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Design analog RF measurement and digitization systems
- Develop traceable high-accuracy RF measurement methods
- Integrate photonic and optical technologies with RF systems
- Characterize RF propagation and interaction with media
- Develop automated experimental tools for RF measurement and analysis