Laser Optical Engineer

Fort Sam Houston, TX, US • Posted 7 days ago • Updated 1 hour ago

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Job ID: T2601849

Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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SAIC is actively seeking a Laser Optical Engineer to join our dynamic team of physicists, biologists, optometrists, engineers, and technicians dedicated to conducting fundamental and applied research in the realm of laser bio-effects and safety within military environments. This full-time position is in support of the Optical Radiation Safety and Bioeffects research program based at the Air Force Research Laboratory in San Antonio, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate, repair, and maintain a variety of laser systems ranging from ultrafast to multi-kilowatt CW lasers, ultraviolet through far-infrared wavelengths.
Design and construct optical systems to deliver laser energy to specified targets that satisfy costumer defined specifications.
Develop electronic and optoelectronic control systems for precise delivery of laser energy.
Perform laser beam characterization and dosimetry.
Generate documentation on equipment operation and maintenance.
Generate documentation on optical system components, laser calibration and alignment procedures.
Provide training to other engineers.

Qualifications
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Proficient in troubleshooting, component replacement, and calibration of lasers according to vendor specifications.
Bachelor's degree & 5 years relevant experience, OR Master's degree & 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience in developing LabView virtual instruments desirable.
Ability to build optical systems per costumer defined specifications.
Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams with program managers, scientists, and engineers for experiment development and execution.
Experience working with external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of critical optical hardware.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interim Secret clearance required, with ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: T2601849
Posted 7 days ago

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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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