Photonics And Optics Engineer

Photonics and Optics Engineer

Serve as a strategic technical advisor to DARPA program managers, advising on program direction and technology selection. Apply your expertise in photonics or free-space optics research—including materials, optical modeling, fabrication, design and optical communication methods—to support the creation and execution of government-funded R&D programs. Provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies and support independent verification and validation activities. Assist in producing and presenting findings and recommendations to Agency leadership and the broader scientific community regarding the feasibility and impact of future research programs. Help manage current research programs and facilitate the transition of program deliverables to Department of Defense stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in photonics or free-space optics research
• Ability to develop technical documents and presentations with strict attention to detail
• Secret clearance
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with Department of Defense research and development programs
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines with minimal oversight
• Possession of excellent organization and client service skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and editing
• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation: At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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