Senior Scientist - Optical Physics

Requisition Number: 74908

 

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

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Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

 

Role Purpose

Join Corning’s Science and Technology Division as a Senior Scientist in Optical Physics and help shape the future of materials science and advanced technology. In this role, you’ll drive innovation across diverse markets—ranging from optical communications and advanced displays to life sciences and energy—by integrating expertise in optics, applied physics, modeling, and materials.

 

You’ll collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers to deliver breakthrough solutions and accelerate the development of next-generation products and processes. Projects include cutting-edge applications in photonics, next-gen optical fibers, waveguides for AR and integrated optics, quantum technologies, metasurfaces, laser-processing, laser-material interactions, human perception, advanced optical surface treatments for displays, and the development of unique measurements for metrology. Your work will directly impact Corning’s most ambitious initiatives and help define new research and business directions.

 

At Corning, we are relentless innovators. Our legacy of 175 years is built on pioneering discoveries in glass, ceramics, and optical physics—transforming industries and improving lives around the world. Today, we continue to lead through sustained investment in research and development, a unique blend of material and process innovation, and deep partnerships with customers to solve their toughest challenges.

 

We thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where agility, creativity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration are essential. As a Senior Scientist in Optical Physics, you’ll have the freedom and support to explore bold ideas, rapidly build new capabilities, and be part of a team that turns visionary science into real-world impact.

 

If you are passionate about solving complex problems, eager to work at the intersection of multiple disciplines, and motivated to make a difference, Corning offers you the opportunity to grow, contribute, and shape the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and leverage optical modeling and optical experimental techniques to develop and support next-generation technologies for telecommunications, data centers, solar, and displays.
• Work with technical leaders to define technical requirements, performance metrics, and validation protocols for optical solutions
• Troubleshoot complex optical challenges, applying root-cause analysis and innovative solutions
• Document technical work, and contribute to intellectual property
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices

Experiences/Education - Required

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