Optical Lab Engineer with Active Secret Clearance

HRB

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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

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.

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