Postdoc: Chip-Scale Photonics for Space Telescope Metrology Lasers
JPL/NASA · Posted Nov 10, 2026
- Pasadena, California, United States
- On-site
- Contract · Principal
- $84K–$84K per year
Research and development activities in chip-scale stable laser systems using MEMS and nanophotonic technologies for laser metrology in future large space telescopes, high-speed and secure space communications, sensing, and power transfer.
Compensation
The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California. $83,820 - $83,820
Responsibilities
- Carry out research in collaboration with the JPL advisor, resulting in publications in the open literature
Requirements
- PhD in Physics
- PhD in Photonics
- PhD in Quantum
- PhD in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering