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Actalent —Lorton, VA
- $180,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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AEI-CIG —Santa Clara, CA
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Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
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Optikos Corporation —Wakefield, MA
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Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC) —Washington, DC
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Neuralink —San Francisco, CA
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- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
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- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Arcadia Science —Emeryville, CA
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University of Rochester —Rochester, NY
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- Full-time
- Schematics
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Precision Optics Corporation Inc —Littleton, MA
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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Databases
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Staff Optical Engineer
Onto Innovation —Budd Lake, NJ
- $115,200 - $172,800 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Senior level
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Electro-Optical Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
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Optical Design Engineer
Broadcom —Charlotte, NC
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- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
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Cowboy Space Corp. —San Carlos, CA
- $120,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
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- Mid-level
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Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $89,000 - $112,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Optical Coating Engineer
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. —Sugar Land, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Optical Engineer

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Lorton, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$180,000 - $200,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Augmented reality
Optics
System design for system development
Bachelor's degree
System testing
Design engineering
Product design
Systems analysis
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Precision assembly
Sensors

Full Job Description

Job Title: Principal Optical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Optical Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems across the full product lifecycle, from early lab prototyping through fielded deployment. This role blends hands-on laboratory work, optical design, and system integration, supporting rapid development efforts for next-generation sensing and imaging systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical lead for optical systems, supporting development from concept through prototype, integration, and transition to production.
Perform Detection, Recognition, Identification (DRI) analysis to evaluate EO/IR system performance in operational environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software, systems) to integrate sensors and optical subsystems into larger platforms.
Build, align, and test benchtop optical prototypes, validating performance against requirements.
Operate and expand a laboratory environment for optical testing and characterization, including use of integrating spheres, collimators, and alignment stations.
Conduct sensor characterization across multiple spectral bands, including visible, near IR (NIR), shortwave IR (SWIR), midwave IR (MWIR), and longwave IR (LWIR).
Perform precision alignment of optical systems using laser-based techniques.
Define system-level requirements and select optical components such as lenses, sensors, lasers, stabilization systems, and displays.
Develop and optimize optical designs using Zemax, including tolerance analysis and performance modeling.
Support stray light analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.
Verify and test optical hardware delivered from vendors to ensure compliance with specifications.
Generate technical documentation and clearly communicate results to internal stakeholders and external partners.

Essential Skills

Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering or related field.
15+ years of experience in the optical design field.
Experience in laboratory environments, including expertise with opto-mechanical assembly, alignment tools, optical bore sighting, and laboratory testing.
Design experience incorporating HD visible sensors, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR sensors with optical assemblies.
Experience modeling sensor systems to predict system performance for detection, recognition, and identification of objects.
Knowledge of techniques and specifications for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Fast Steering Mirrors (FSM).
Experience specifying displays, especially near-eye displays for systems such as sights, binoculars, and AR/VR systems.
Experience designing and modeling lenses and other optical components in Zemax.
A solid knowledge of relevant optical component suppliers.
Willingness to travel up to 10% to support project needs.
Must have active Secret or higher level clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience modeling sensor systems in the Night Vision Integrated Performance Model.
Experience mentoring junior optical engineers.
Experience with hyperspectral systems.
Technical writing and presentation skills.
Experience with laser designators, laser range finders, laser dazzlers, and other tactical laser systems.

Work Environment

The role is primarily located at the Lorton, VA facility with 25% or more travel to Fort locations for customer engagements. The work environment involves hands-on lab work and system-level ownership, providing exposure to cutting-edge EO/IR and sensing technologies and the opportunity to influence programs from early concept to fielded capability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lorton, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Our client offers a well-rounded, competitive benefits package. Employees have access to multiple medical plan options (including PPO and Kaiser in the DC/NoVA area), along with dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and mental health support, with the company subsidizing a portion of premiums. They also provide a 401(k) with employer match, life and disability coverage, and additional voluntary benefits like pet insurance and legal support. From a work-life standpoint, there’s solid PTO, paid holidays, and flexibility depending on the program, plus tuition reimbursement and career development support.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lorton,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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