Optical Engineer
About The Position
CACI is seeking an Optical Engineer to support its customer at NSWC Crane. The role provides optical engineering support for the evaluation of prototype electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) hardware, including Color Day Camera (CDC), Midwave Infrared (MWIR), Laser Range Finder (LRF), Short Wave Infrared (SWIR), Low Wave Infrared (LWIR), and other sensor technologies. The engineer supports initial capability evaluations through benchtop testing, laser evaluation, data collection, and analysis, and generates test reports. The position also supports environmental qualification testing of prototype EO/IR hardware. This includes documenting test plan requirements and test configurations and assisting with system-level and line-replaceable-unit (LRU)-level qualification tests for CDC, MWIR, LRF, SWIR, LWIR, and other sensor technologies. The position is full-time and may require up to 10% travel within the continental United States. A DoD Secret clearance is required to start.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with EO, IR, and laser technology programs.
- Experience with business planning and project development.
- Knowledge of government operating procedures and requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work and communicate with stakeholders at multiple levels, from senior leadership to installation teams.
Nice To Haves
- An active DoD Secret clearance.
- Experience working in the DoD community.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate prototype EO/IR hardware, including CDC, MWIR, LRF, SWIR, LWIR, and other sensor technologies.
- Support initial capability evaluations, including benchtop testing and laser evaluation.
- Collect and analyze test data.
- Generate test reports.
- Support environmental qualification testing of prototype EO/IR hardware.
- Document environmental test plan requirements and test configurations.
- Assist with system-level and LRU-level environmental qualification testing.
Benefits
- Flexible time off benefit.
- Learning and development opportunities and resources.
- Competitive compensation.
- Healthcare benefits.
- Wellness benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Family support benefits.
- Continuing education benefits.
- Time off benefits.
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Job Type
Full-time
