Lead Optical Systems Engineer – Laser Comm (On-site)

Apex Systems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a specialized engineering lead to direct systems engineering and integration for advanced optical electronics and laser communications systems in El Segundo, CA. You will guide requirements management and cross-functional development from design through system sell-off, coordinating across disciplines to deliver high-performance hardware.

The role requires strong technical leadership, DOORS experience, and the ability to drive trades and verification activities across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Extensive experience in systems engineering, requirements management, design integration, and hardware verification for aerospace/defense.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Manage requirements and engage with design, payload systems, and bus integration teams.
• Provide technical oversight and drive closure for trades in the Optical Electronics Unit.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Mgmt

Design Integration

Hardware Verification

Aerospace Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Everforth Apex seeks a specialized engineering lead to direct systems engineering and integration for advanced optical electronics and laser communications systems in El Segundo, CA. You will guide requirements management and cross-functional development from design through system sell-off, coordinating across disciplines to deliver high-performance hardware.

The role requires strong technical leadership, DOORS experience, and the ability to drive trades and verification activities across