Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist 4

PDS Defense, Inc.

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist 4 to develop and validate requirements for complex EO systems and to design, test, and integrate advanced sensors, lasers, and electro-optical hardware.

This on-site role requires a Top Secret security clearance and offers opportunities to influence system architectures and performance across programs. The role emphasizes trades, modeling, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver robust

Qualifications

5+ years related experience in electrophysics or EO systems.
Education or work experience in Electro-Optics.
Experience with EO sensors, lasers, and fiber optics.
Willingness to relocate to Albuquerque, NM.
BS in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and validate requirements for electro-optical systems.
Architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher level platforms.
Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation to optimize designs.
Design complex electro-optical and laser systems.
Develop and implement critical tests to validate performance.
Support lifecycle and supplier performance to ensure compliance.
Generate major sections of proposals for new business.
Work on-site in Albuquerque, NM.

Skills

Electro-Optics

Laser systems

Modeling & simulation

Requirements analysis

Multi-team work

Education

Bachelor degree

ABET preferred

Tools

Zemax

CodeV

Job description

Engineering

Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist 4 Albuquerque, NM Posted: 9/23/2026

Job Description

Job ID#

225639

Job Category

Engineering

Position Type

Associate - W2

Duration

Shift

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist 4, in Albuquerque, NM. Job ID#225639

Job Description

Develops and validates requirements for various complex communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components. Develops and validates electromagnetic requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures. Develops architectures to integrate complex systems and components into higher level systems and platforms. Performs complicated trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements. Defines and conducts critical tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements. Manages appropriate aspects of critical supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements. Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues. Supports project management by providing coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews. Generates major sections of proposals to support development of new business. Works under minimal direction.

Position Responsibilities

Develop and validation of requirements for electro-optical systems, sensor, laser, and other electromagnetic systems and components.

Develop architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher level systems and platforms.

Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around complex requirements,

Design complex electro-optical and laser systems.

Develop new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.

Develop and implement critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.

guidance and support product lifecycle to resolve complex issues.

Manage appropriate aspects of critical supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements.

Support project management by providing coordinating development of statement of work (SOW), budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.

Generate major sections of large-scale proposals to support development of new business.

Perform some work in a clean room environment.

U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

This position is expected to be fully on site in Albuquerque, NM.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

5+ years minimum of related experience.

Education or work experience in Electro-Optics.

Experience with Electro Optical (ex: producing specifications, tolerances, simulations, assembly, integration, and test of fiber optic (F/O) sensors, systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products).

Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing and analysis.

If not already within commuting distance of Albuquerque, NM, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense.

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams.

Experience in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV or an equivalent software design package.

Experience performing analysis on EO/IR systems.

Education / Experience: Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance

Top Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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