DARPA Programs Optical Systems Engineer – Arlington

Systems Planning and Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide onsite support for DARPA programs in Arlington, VA.

The role includes leading technical analysis projects, overseeing contract execution, and collaborating with Government partners to communicate status and results. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering or related field, possess an active Secret clearance, and have 2+ years of optical systems engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, physics, or related technical field.
• Active Secret clearance.
• 2+ years experience in optical systems engineering.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to urgent requests.
• Onsite work at DARPA HQ (Arlington, VA) daily.
• Travel to support program up to 10% duty factor.

Responsibilities

• Lead new technical analysis projects and oversee contract execution.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Government mission partners; communicate status/results via program briefings.
• Develop modeling, analysis, and performance-assessment tools to inform technical decisions and evaluate system limitations.
• Support program execution and lead research initiatives at the performer level.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

On-site work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in optical engineering or related field

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide onsite support for DARPA programs in Arlington, VA.

The role includes leading technical analysis projects, overseeing contract execution, and collaborating with Government partners to communicate status and results. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering or related field, possess an active Secret clearance, and have 2+ years of optical systems engineering experience.