Senior Optical Systems Engineer – PdM IW (Secret Clearance)

Patricio Enterprises, Inc.; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Patricio Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to support Combat Optics programs within PdM IW at Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, VA.

Must hold an active Secret clearance and bring hands‑on experience across image intensification, thermal imaging, laser ranging, and magnified optics for dismounted Marines. The candidate will lead systems engineering activities, draft critical documentation, and provide on‑site technical support to EOSF, driving development

Qualifications

• Ten to twelve years of relevant systems engineering experience with electro‑optical, optronic, or photonics systems in a DoD acquisition environment.
• DAWIA Systems Engineering certification or equivalent DoD training is preferred.
• Experience with image intensification, uncooled thermal imaging, laser aiming/ranging, or night vision devices across Defense Acquisition Framework stages.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level electro‑optical systems engineering support across Combat Optics Team programs (SBNVG, SAL, HOtNS/LRT, GPMGO, FGLS) through acquisition phases.
• Draft and update systems engineering documentation (SEPs, TEMPs, CM Plans, specs, RTMs, PTPs, PESHE/ESOH).
• Provide on‑site technical support to EOSF at MCSC Quantico; conduct testing, surveillance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of day optics and imaging systems.
• Develop test plans and support events (LUEs, PVT, FATS, TV&A); prepare test reports and analyze results.
• Support SETRs; prepare briefs/minutes/reports; manage CM PRO documentation.
• Manage PdM IW Risk Registry; participate in monthly Risk Boards and mitigation planning.
• Assist Configuration Management; maintain CM database and conduct audits/reviews.
• Develop PdM IW R&D Roadmap; analyze emerging electro‑optical technologies and write evaluation papers.
• Support life cycle logistics; develop training materials and technical publications.

Skills

Electro-optical systems

Optronic/photonics

DAWIA Systems Engineering

CM PRO configuration management

Technical documentation

MS Office & Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CM PRO

Job description

Patricio Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to support Combat Optics programs within PdM IW at Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, VA.

Must hold an active Secret clearance and bring hands‑on experience across image intensification, thermal imaging, laser ranging, and magnified optics for dismounted Marines. The candidate will lead systems engineering activities, draft critical documentation, and provide on‑site technical support to EOSF, driving development