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Scientific Programmer

PSI - Boston, MA

Physical Sciences Inc., located just north of Boston in Andover, is looking for a scientific programmer with a strong background in physics or one of the physical sciences. Hands-on experience in the implementation of algorithms, real-time operating systems, and the control of optically-based sensor systems is highly desirable. A Master’s degree with two years’ experience or a bachelor’s degree with 4 years’ experience are considered ideal. Practical experience that was part of the degree process such as senior or thesis project is acceptable.

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Aerospace Mechanical Engineer

PSI - Boston, MA

Physical Sciences Inc., located just north of Boston in Andover, is looking for a versatile mechanical engineer with a background in the development of spacecraft platforms and foldable structures. The successful candidate will work with a small team of scientists and engineers to develop advanced concepts for a range of applications. The position requires the ability to design, build, and test components in a small company environment. Experience with composite materials, small mechanisms, RF systems and antennas, or spacecraft systems are all significant discriminators.

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Structural Materials Scientist/Engineer

PSI - Boston, MA

Physical Sciences Inc., located just north of Boston in Andover, is looking for a person with a record of technical leadership in the area of advanced structural materials and composites to initiate new research programs while being a strong contributor to existing programs. A successful candidate must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers, have high written and spoken English language proficiency, and have excellent analytical skills.

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OPTICAL SYSTEMS SCIENTIST/ENGINEER

PSI - Boston, MA

Physical Sciences Inc., located 20 miles north of Boston in Andover, MA, seeks a well-qualified individual that will contribute to ongoing programs developing active (laser-based) optical systems for remote sensing, LIDAR, and other laser-based illumination systems. The ideal candidate is an experimentalist in mechanical/optical engineering, applied physics, or electrical engineering with good hardware development skills.

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Electro-Optical Sensor Scientist/Engineer

PSI - Boston, MA

Physical Sciences Inc., located just north of Boston in Andover, is looking for an individual with strong technical skills in the area of electromagnetic and optical sensing of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats, to include Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The candidate will work closely with PSI’s Radiation Detection and Optical Sensors Areas within its Aerospace Systems Enterprise. This business unit develops hardware and algorithm-based detection systems for applications in military and homeland security markets.

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Senior Engineer

PSI - Boston, MA

Physical Sciences Inc., located just north of Boston in Andover, has a long track record of successfully developing, transitioning, and manufacturing both active and passive optical instrumentation for industrial applications in energy productions/distribution, process analytical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical markets. We seek a senior engineer to join our Industrial Sensors team to lead the next generation product development efforts already underway, as well as business development to define and execute new opportunities.

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Program Manager

Q-Peak - Boston, MA

Q-Peak, Inc., located in Bedford, is presently seeking a professional with technical experience in laser technologies and/or laser engineering development who has recently or wishes to transition to the role of Program Manager. In this position, this individual will manage business area programs ranging from SBIR/STTR technology development to full qualification/EMD deliverable laser hardware as major sub-system components within the DoD environment.

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Image/Sensor Analytics Scientist/Engineer

PSI - Boston, MA

Physical Sciences Inc., located just north of Boston in Andover, is looking for an individual with strong technical skills in the area of multimodal image processing and sensor data fusion (e.g., EO, IR, SAR, coded aperture) for the development of radiological and nuclear material sensing systems. The candidate will work closely with PSI’s Radiation Detection Area within its Aerospace Systems enterprise. This business unit develops hardware and algorithm-based detection systems for radiological and special nuclear materials.

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Laser Physicist

Q-Peak - Boston, MA

Q-Peak has opportunities for laser physicists/engineers working on technical activities related to contract research and development of new diode-pumped solid state (bulk and fiber) lasers, laser systems and/or associated nonlinear optics. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated record of independent achievement in laser and nonlinear optics design, engineering, and construction. Experience and/or interest in developing new contract efforts is highly desired.

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Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Q-Peak - Boston, MA

Q-Peak seeks an experienced Opto-Mechanical engineer with 5-10 years minimum experience in the design and Finite Element Analysis (mech and thermal) of lasers and active electro-optical assemblies for defense and aerospace environments. Multiple projects require creative design for SWaP optimization while achieving operational stability in challenging environments. This is an opportunity for a mid-career Opto-Mech to really stretch the wings and take a leadership role in the development of Q-Peak’s growing engineering capability.