Optical Engineer — Directed Energy (Remote/Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Optical Engineer to support testing and development of state‑of‑the‑art directed energy weapon systems for the U.S. Navy.

The role emphasizes optics, lasers, and EO sensor integration within multidisciplinary teams to advance mission capabilities. The team conducts rigorous testing, data collection, and analysis to ensure performance and reliability, with opportunities to contribute to cutting‑edge weapon technologies and national security objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with optical test equipment and alignment of optical components.
• Experience in labs including designing test setups and recording data.
• Experience in laser systems and opto-mechanics, coatings, characterization.
• Experience with image processing for object tracking and EO sensor testing.
• Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support testing and validation of EO components for integration into HEL weapons.
• Collaborate with mechanical, optical, and software teams to develop optical systems.
• Develop test plans, collect data, and report meaningful results.
• Assist in evaluating laser systems and maintaining test environments.

Skills

Optical test equipment

Alignment of optical components

Labs test setup design

Laser systems experience

Image processing for tracking

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics/Physics/EE

Tools

FRED

Zemax

MATLAB

WaveTrain

SolidWorks

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Optical Engineer to support testing and development of state‑of‑the‑art directed energy weapon systems for the U.S. Navy.

The role emphasizes optics, lasers, and EO sensor integration within multidisciplinary teams to advance mission capabilities. The team conducts rigorous testing, data collection, and analysis to ensure performance and reliability, with opportunities to contribute to cutting‑edge weapon technologies and national security objectives.