Optical Engineer

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.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .