Optical Engineer, Directed Energy Systems, Secret Clearance

Booz Allen Hamilton; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Optical Engineer in Dahlgren, VA to support the U.S. Navy directed energy programs by testing and validating EO components for high-energy laser weapons.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with optical test equipment, alignment of optics, and collaboration across mechanical, optical, and software teams to integrate laser systems into weapon platforms. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with lasers, detectors, wavefront sensors, and optical testing, plus

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Optical Engineer in Dahlgren, VA to support the U.S. Navy directed energy programs by testing and validating EO components for high-energy laser weapons.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with optical test equipment, alignment of optics, and collaboration across mechanical, optical, and software teams to integrate laser systems into weapon platforms. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with lasers, detectors, wavefront sensors, and optical testing, plus