Senior Optical Engineer — Space & SDA Solutions

Saic

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 160,001 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SAIC in Aurora/Denver, Colorado seeks a Senior Multi-Disciplinary Optical Engineer to advance space and counter-space engineering for IC/DoD programs. You will lead optical analyses, model satellite signatures, and coordinate with SMEs to deliver high-fidelity solutions across Space Domain Awareness and related missions.

You will guide rapid prototyping of modeling tools, develop satellite models for on-orbit simulations, and present results to program managers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering or math; 9+ years (or 12+ with a master; 9+ with a PhD) of direct optical engineering experience.
Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI polygraph; US Citizenship required.
Experience with ground/space-based optical or laser systems and SDA-related data processing.
Experience with project or task technical leadership and JIRA project management.
Familiarity with agile concepts and space system acquisitions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of optical engineers and analysts in program-specific analyses and phenomenology research.
Perform rapid prototyping of optical modeling and simulation tools.
Design satellite models and optical simulations to inform analyses and trade studies.
Develop and refine concepts for space laser systems and architectures.
Conduct rigorous link-budget modeling and evaluate system performance.
Brief analytical results for stand-alone and broader assessment products.
Interact with program managers, SMEs, and external stakeholders to align on CONOPS.