Optical Engineer (8609)

Patricio Enterprises Career•Quantico, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Patricio Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Optical Engineer to provide onsite technical support for the Electro-Optic Support Facility (EOSF) at MCSC Quantico in support of the Product Manager Infantry Weapons (PdM IW) program. Primary duties will include (but not limited to) : Provide onsite technical support for the Electro-Optic Support Facility (EOSF) at MCSC Quantico in support of the Product Manager Infantry Weapons (PdM IW) program. The EOSF tests a broad range of optical systems to include day optical systems, image intensification systems, laser systems, and thermal systems. Conduct electro-optical system testing, surveillance, troubleshooting, maintenance management, test plan development, test method development, and test equipment upkeep. Maintain inventory control and proper accountability documentation of all equipment within the EOSF. Provide technical analysis of test results, process testing data, participate in limited user evaluations, support government shipping of equipment to and from the EOSF, and ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the EOSF are maintained and followed. Tasks include specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components, developing and benchmarking system performance models, developing and implementing test procedures, and evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation. Conduct research of solid-state lasers, masers, infrared, and other light emitting and light sensitive devices: Incorporate methods for maintenance and repair of components and designs and develop test instrumentation and test procedures. Confer with engineering and technical personnel regarding fabrication and testing of prototype systems.

Requirements

Possess 5-7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years with a Master’s degree.
Possess strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Possess a working knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) classified document handling procedures.
Experience working directly with Senior-level
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, with 5 years of experience using Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite technical support for the Electro-Optic Support Facility (EOSF) at MCSC Quantico in support of the Product Manager Infantry Weapons (PdM IW) program.
Conduct electro-optical system testing, surveillance, troubleshooting, maintenance management, test plan development, test method development, and test equipment upkeep.
Maintain inventory control and proper accountability documentation of all equipment within the EOSF.
Provide technical analysis of test results, process testing data, participate in limited user evaluations, support government shipping of equipment to and from the EOSF, and ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the EOSF are maintained and followed.
Tasks include specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components, developing and benchmarking system performance models, developing and implementing test procedures, and evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.
Conduct research of solid-state lasers, masers, infrared, and other light emitting and light sensitive devices: Incorporate methods for maintenance and repair of components and designs and develop test instrumentation and test procedures.
Confer with engineering and technical personnel regarding fabrication and testing of prototype systems.