Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
Utilizing your arsenal of skills and talents, you’ll design, develop, build and test systems and products based on optic, photonic and laser technologies. As an Advanced Optics Engineer, you’ll interact with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems; specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components, developing and benchmarking system performance models, developing and implementing test procedures and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation. You’ll have a substantial contribution to electrical and optical requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g. optical loss, timing, power, etc.), design, integration and verification of electrical components, equipment and systems. We’ll rely on you to apply a good understanding of the organizationally defined optical processes used throughout the lifecycle of the program or project.
What you’ll experience:
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Solid use and understanding of electro-optical engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- Proficient in the principles and techniques of Optical Engineering including optical telecommunications
- Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
What sets you apart:
- Experience with optical modeling software’s like VPI Photonics and Synopsys OptSim.
- Ability to travel internationally for equipment setup and repair.
- Experience with characterization of optical components, including amplifiers, transmitters, and receivers.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to advise design teams on manufacturing best practices with CCAs and optical fiber management.
- Experience with the design, build, and characterization of optical test platforms.
Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary RangeUSD $122,785.00 - USD $136,215.00 /Yr.
