Top 135 Optical communications systems engineer Jobs in Reston, Va

Multi-INT Systems Integration Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation —Chantilly, VA
- $151,300 - $226,900 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Optical Engineer
Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC) —Washington, DC
- $40 - $80 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Quick Apply
Systems Engineer
Peraton —Springfield, VA
- $86,000 - $138,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Optical Communications Systems Engineer
Peraton —Herndon, VA
- $104,000 - $166,000 a year
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Systems Engineer
TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC —Fairfax, VA
- $61,000 - $113,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Quick Apply
8d
Systems Engineer
Hathiant —Springfield, VA
- $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
8d
Optical Engineer Senior
The MITRE Corporation —McLean, VA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Systems Integration Testing Engineer
Peraton —Springfield, VA
- $112,000 - $179,000 a year
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
2026 Communications and Signal Processing Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation —Chantilly, VA
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Systems Engineer
Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC) —Washington, DC
- $93,600 - $197,600 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
Quick Apply
Data Engineer III (Top Secret Clearance Required)
Deloitte —Arlington, VA
- $107,700 - $179,500 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
AI and Data Science Engineer III (Secret Clearance Required)
Deloitte —Arlington, VA
- $110,700 - $218,300 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Travel
Space M&S Engineer (Level II, III, IV)
SABG —Chantilly, VA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
Coax Splicer
CCI Systems, Inc. —Alexandria, VA
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
Mid Systems Engineer
Strategic ACI —Springfield, VA
- $117,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Aerospace Design Engineer I/II - 081QE
Quartus Engineering —Herndon, VA
- $65,892 - $132,882 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Senior Systems Engineer
AeroVironment —Germantown, MD
- $105,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Engineer III - Flight Dynamics Systems Development
Iridium Satellite, LLC —Reston, VA
- $95,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Satellite Requirements Systems Engineer
SAIC —Chantilly, VA
- $120,001 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Microsoft Office
Materials Engineer
KBR —Chantilly, VA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance

I want to receive the latest job alert for optical communications systems engineer in reston, va

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

optical communications systems engineer jobs near reston, va

Multi-INT Systems Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation -
Chantilly, VA

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$151,300 - $226,900 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account

Qualifications

Defense electronics
Project engineering
Engineering phase involvement
Aerospace design
Collaborating with government agencies
DoD experience
System design for system development
Design engineering
System development
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Intelligence community
Project stakeholder communication

Full Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.

The Advanced Mission Integration Division is at the forefront of integrating and maturing IC and DoW capabilities for the joint warfighter. This is your opportunity to directly influence and advise on the design, requirements, and evaluation of warfighter systems reliant on capabilities delivered by space and ground systems. The focus of the role is to get DoW, IC, and commercial data to warfighters faster through innovative ways. You will significantly contribute to influencing projects for an IC and DoW government customer.

The selected candidate will be required to work 100% on-site in a government office full-time in Chantilly, Virginia with occasional meetings at two other sites in the local area.

What You’ll Be Doing

Serve as a trusted advisor on the capability integration of complex electro-optical, RADAR, and radio-frequency technology into existing and future DoD and IC systems.
Lead engineering assessments with company subject matter experts in modeling and simulation, information systems, software development and mission payload data.
Cooperate and communicate frequently with FFRDC, SETA, mid-level, and senior government officials to coordinate and report progress, issues, and results
Work with industry, government program offices, and labs to identify promising emerging technologies for rapid integration into advanced weapon systems.
Contribute to a government program office that works across the IC, DoW, and multiple agencies to define project scope and technical deliverables

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineer

Bachelor’s degree OR Advanced degree in a STEM area
Minimum 12 years working with the DoW and/or IC to develop, design, and or test air, ground or space systems.
Minimum 3 years working in the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on its space and ground architecture to meet warfighter requirements.
Experience in government program management environments, including the ability to work all phases of design and system acquisition.
Cooperate and communicate frequently with industry, other FFRDCs, SETA, mid-to-senior government officials to coordinate and report progress, issues, and results.
Willing to travel d omestically approx. up to 10% of the time
This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Advanced degree in Engineering
R&D experience in long-range fires or long-range kill chain technology
Analytic tool development to advance multi-INT tradecraft
Expertise in modeling & simulation and demonstrable experience in data discovery to transfer advanced concepts to multi-INT mission applications
Track record of success in both IC and DoW organizations

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$151,300.00 - $226,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

Operate Strategically
Lead Change
Engage with Impact
Foster Innovation
Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

optical communications systems engineer jobs in reston, va

Multi-INT Systems Integration Engineer

Optical Engineer

Systems Engineer

Optical Communications Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Optical Engineer Senior

Systems Integration Testing Engineer

2026 Communications and Signal Processing Engineer

Systems Engineer

Data Engineer III (Top Secret Clearance Required)

AI and Data Science Engineer III (Secret Clearance Required)

Space M&S Engineer (Level II, III, IV)

Coax Splicer

Mid Systems Engineer

Aerospace Design Engineer I/II - 081QE

Senior Systems Engineer

Engineer III - Flight Dynamics Systems Development

Satellite Requirements Systems Engineer

Materials Engineer

I want to receive the latest job alert for optical communications systems engineer in reston, va

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected