Laser Weapon System Test Engineer and Scientist

Role Overview

As a Laser Weapon System Test Engineer and Scientist, you will use your engineering skills to transform the U.S. Navy's directed energy portfolio. You will support the development and testing of state-of-the-art weapon systems to enhance the capabilities of today's warfighter.

What You Will Do

You will directly impact U.S. Navy and Department of War efforts by providing laser, optical, and testing expertise to solve challenging problems and advance the mission. You will design and implement local and remote beam diagnostics, track systems, and test tracking systems for laser weapon systems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a chance to use your experience-based knowledge in optics, lasers, and testing while broadening your skillset into areas like other directed energy weapons systems. You will have opportunities to work with a team that supports the design, development, and testing of directed energy weapons.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience performing laser weapon testing in laboratory or field environments
• 10+ years of experience developing, designing, or testing tracking systems for laser weapon systems
• 5+ years of experience with U.S. armed services' laser or EO systems research and development programs
• 3+ years of experience with laser testing, including test planning, safety and operational procedures, test set up, test conduct, test breakdown, and test documentation
• Ability to tailor and improve diagnostics to specific requirements
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science field such as Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering

Benefits

• health benefits
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• financial benefits
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• recognition awards program

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