Optical Engineer: Directed Energy & EO Testing

Booz Allen Hamilton; Dahlgren Center (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Optical Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's directed energy portfolio and test and integrate EO components for high energy laser weapons.

You will work on optical systems, including alignment, testing, and data analysis, to ensure devices meet performance requirements. The role requires 5+ years with optical test equipment and laser systems, a Bachelor's in Optics/Physics/EE, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with optical test equipment and related devices.
• 5+ years of experience aligning optical components.
• 3+ years in labs designing test setups and recording data.
• Experience in laser systems and related topics.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics or Electrical Engineering.

Skills

Optical test equipment

Optical alignment

Lab test design

Image processing for EO sensors

Laser systems knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics/Physics/EE

Master's degree in Optics/Physics/EE

Doctorate in Optics/Physics/EE

Tools

FRED

Zemax

WaveTrain

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Optical Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's directed energy portfolio and test and integrate EO components for high energy laser weapons.

You will work on optical systems, including alignment, testing, and data analysis, to ensure devices meet performance requirements. The role requires 5+ years with optical test equipment and laser systems, a Bachelor's in Optics/Physics/EE, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.