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SAIC · 1 day ago

Optical Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a mid-level Optical Test Engineer with NRO experience to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The role focuses on supporting satellite system development and acquisitions, understanding laser threats to space vehicles, and developing mitigation techniques and technologies.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support government on acquisition, source selection, and programmatic processes

Support Contract Officer/Contract Officer Technical Representatives (CO/COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other technical domain Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and program stakeholders to achieve a detailed understanding of the systems, designs, and interfaces necessary to satisfy requirements

Support COTR with test planning and execution activities and briefing results to leadership

Participating in technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR

Qualification

Optical systems designLaser phenomenologyTesting in Government labsSETA experienceTechnical communicationCustomer engagementInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Counter-Intelligence polygraph

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or other discipline related to optics or imaging science and 7 years or more relevant experience; or Masters or PhD in physics, engineering, or science discipline with focus on optics or imaging science and 5 years or more relevant experience

Knowledge of how optical systems are designed, developed, manufactured, and tested

Experience testing in Government laboratories

Ability to communicate very technical subjects to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of technical expertise

Self-starter with the ability to recognize requirements based on the organization's mission and vision and perform necessary work with minimal supervision

Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills

Strong written and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment