Principal Systems Engineer - Directed Energy & Optical Systems

Attalon, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 100,500 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. seeks a Principal Systems Engineer in Longmont, Colorado, to lead the design and integration of high-energy lasers and precision gimbaled systems for national security. The role demands expertise in optical, mechanical, and electrical systems, focusing on system requirements, architecture, and rigorous testing.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience in systems engineering with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, along with strong problem-solving capabilities and proficiency in modeling tools like CAD and MATLAB.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,500.00 – $178,000.00 based on qualifications and regional standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's, 10 years with a Master's, or 7 years with a Ph.D.
• Expertise in optical, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Modeling and simulation experience in radiometry and beam propagation.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Lead system architecture design and optimization.
• Design and execute modeling and simulations for system evaluations.
• Develop system-level test strategies to verify performance against requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks during the system lifecycle.

Skills

System Engineering for Directed Energy

Mechanical Design Principles

Problem-Solving Skills

Engineering Software Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

Attalon, Inc. seeks a Principal Systems Engineer in Longmont, Colorado, to lead the design and integration of high-energy lasers and precision gimbaled systems for national security. The role demands expertise in optical, mechanical, and electrical systems, focusing on system requirements, architecture, and rigorous testing.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience in systems engineering with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, along with strong problem-solving capabilities and proficiency in modeling tools like CAD and MATLAB.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,500.00 – $178,000.00 based on qualifications and regional standards.