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Optical Engineer

Lensa
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/2/2025 CLOSED ON 12/27/2025

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Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Optical Engineering, Fiber Optics, and Telecommunications. The candidate should have experience or a willingness to work in a lab environment, contributing to innovative projects and advancing technological capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics:
  • Design, develop, and test optical components and systems, including fiber optic networks and devices
  • Perform characterization and analysis of optical systems and components to ensure optimal performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical solutions into broader telecommunications frameworks
  • Telecommunications:
  • Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on enhancing network efficiency and reliability
  • Conduct performance evaluations and troubleshooting of telecommunications systems
  • Stay updated on emerging telecommunications technologies and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects
  • Lab Environment:
  • Participate actively in lab-based projects, including setup, calibration, and maintenance of experimental and testing equipment
  • Conduct experiments and tests to validate the performance and reliability of optical and telecommunications systems
  • Analyze and document results, providing detailed reports and recommendations for improvements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance
  • Minimum of 9 years of relevant technical experience
  • Proven experience in optical engineering, fiber optics, and telecommunications
  • Hands-on experience working in a lab environment, including setup, calibration, and maintenance of testing equipment
  • Experience with design, development, and testing of optical components and telecommunications systems

Preferred

  • Experience with LTEs and other advanced telecommunications technologies
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for telecommunications and optical engineering

REQNUMBER: 2507957

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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