Quantum Optical Communications Systems Engineer - SETA

VTG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG in Chantilly, VA seeks a Communications Systems Engineer to support optical and quantum communications for IC/DoW customers. You will assist with analysis, design, and operations for next‑gen national security systems across Defense, Intelligence, and Space communities.

The role requires SE/SET A involvement, system-level documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance mission-critical hardware and software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with substantial experience required; advanced degrees add years of experience.
• Experience with USG program management and acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and technical writing communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews, assessments, and risk evaluations of optical and quantum communication systems.
• Evaluate designs including optical terminals, free-space optical links, photonic components, and quantum architectures.
• Assess gaps in high-bandwidth space links, modulation formats, pointing/tracking systems, and secure transport.
• Support roadmaps, requirements, specifications, verification, and transition strategies for modernization.
• Conduct outreach with mission users to capture needs and assess capabilities.
• Prepare system engineering documents, analyses, and program-level briefings.
• Support programmatic activities including source selections and lifecycle planning.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Master's degree in engineering/physics

PhD or JD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VTG in Chantilly, VA seeks a Communications Systems Engineer to support optical and quantum communications for IC/DoW customers. You will assist with analysis, design, and operations for next‑gen national security systems across Defense, Intelligence, and Space communities.

The role requires SE/SET A involvement, system-level documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance mission-critical hardware and software solutions.