EOIR Imaging Optical Engineer – New Grad

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in the United States is seeking a new-grad optical engineer to assist with EOIR imaging sensor optical design, lab characterization, and prototype integration. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust optical solutions for defense systems and support transitions to production.

The role emphasizes learning and growth, with opportunities to work on multi-band imaging optics (NIR to LWIR), lasers, and optical components, while maintaining readiness for DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering or closely related discipline.
• Understanding of multi-band visible and infrared imaging optics including NIR, SWIR, MWIR and LWIR.
• Knowledge of multi-band multi-aperture EOIR imaging sensor, lens, and laser optics.
• Willing to travel up to 10% to support project needs, including to QinetiQ sites and customer locations
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior optical engineer in design and development of multi-band EOIR imaging sensor optics.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to support product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing.
• Perform baseline optical design using Zemax or similar tools and assist with laboratory characterization.
• Build and integrate EOIR prototype subsystems and align components as needed.
• Document specifications and help transition fabrication/test benches to production environments.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Technical writing

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering

Tools

Zemax

Optical CAD software

Job description

QinetiQ US in the United States is seeking a new-grad optical engineer to assist with EOIR imaging sensor optical design, lab characterization, and prototype integration. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust optical solutions for defense systems and support transitions to production.

The role emphasizes learning and growth, with opportunities to work on multi-band imaging optics (NIR to LWIR), lasers, and optical components, while maintaining readiness for DoD