Optical Systems Project Engineer

Skills
Budget AnalysisSystemsControl Systems DesignLink BudgetPrototypingSTKSatellite S
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • 5+ years designing, analyzing and prototyping free space optical communication systems
  • 5+ years performing system modelling using commercial software tools such as MATLAB, Ansys, STK
  • 3+ years leading FSO system development and production
  • Experience with Agile development framework and practices
  • Proven management of multi-disciplinary teams over diverse geographical locations
  • Ability to lead proposal efforts and participate in ongoing business development
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline
  • US Citizenship required
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice to have

  • Master's or PhD degree in a related technical discipline
  • Military Satellite Communications architecture experience
  • Experience with Government systems and service acquisition
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

Day to day

  • Craft, implement, document, test, troubleshoot and deploy Free Space Optic communications solutions
  • Diagnose and resolve sophisticated problems, provide critical technical support, and maintain engineering skills
  • Lead a spectrum of internal development, capital, and contract programs across a variety of related technology
  • Engage with multiple customer groups to drive execution and support the growth of the business through technology and proposal development