Top 9 Optical engineer Jobs in German Va

Optical Engineer
SAIC —Chantilly, VA
- $200,001 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
Principal Optical Engineer
QinetiQ US —Lorton, VA
- $164,500 - $213,500 a year
- Email
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Senior level
Electro Optical Engineer
SAIC —Chantilly, VA
- $160,001 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Electro Optical (EO) Systems Engineer (All Levels)
Apogee Integration LLC —Springfield, VA
- $148,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Office
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Network Engineer, Optical Deployment
Meta —Reston, VA
- $135,000 - $191,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 3 years
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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

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Optical Engineer

SAIC -
Chantilly, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$200,001 - $240,000 a year

Qualifications

Laboratory equipment maintenance
Communications systems expertise (engineering specialty)
Fiber optic network
Laboratory equipment calibration
Optics
Design engineering
Telecommunication system implementation
Equipment maintenance
TS/SCI with Polygraph

Full Job Description

Job ID: 2614292

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-07

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC has an 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 10 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

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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