Lab Engineer

HRB; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Disability insurance

AD&D

401K with matching

Tuition assistance

Direct deposit

Leave package

11 paid federal holidays

Job summary

HRB in Washington, DC seeks an experienced optics engineer to develop and implement test procedures for optical systems and subsystems. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to integrate optical components into larger projects and perform hands-on alignment and calibration in lab settings.

The role requires a BS in EE/ME/Physics (experimental) or Optical Engineering/Optics, active security clearance, and the ability to prepare technical reports for sponsors.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, ME, Physics (experimental), Optical Engineering, or Optics.
• Experience with optical test procedures and alignment.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test procedures for optical systems and subsystems.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to integrate optical systems into projects.
• Conduct hands-on in-lab alignment and calibration of optical systems.
• Prepare technical documentation and sponsor-facing reports.
• Stay current on advances in optical technologies.

Skills

Test procedures

Collaboration

Hands-on lab work

Technical documentation

Optics knowledge

Education

BS in EE

BS in ME

Physics (experimental)

Optical Engineering

Optics

Job description

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance Required:ActiveSecret

Education:BS EE, ME, Physics (experimental), Optical Engineering, Optics

Position Description:

• Develop and implement test procedures for optical systems and subsystems.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to develop and integrate optical systems into larger projects.
• Conduct hands on in-laboratory work including alignment and calibration of optical systems.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for internal and external sponsor use.
• Stay current on advancing optical technologies.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance Required:ActiveSecret

Education:BS EE, ME, Physics (experimental), Optical Engineering, Optics

Position Description:

• Develop and implement test procedures for optical systems and subsystems.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to develop and integrate optical systems into larger projects.
• Conduct hands on in-laboratory work including alignment and calibration of optical systems.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for internal and external sponsor use.
• Stay current on advancing optical technologies.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

Salary: The projected salary range for this position is $150,000-$120,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on education, experience and contractual requirements.