Optics jobs in ashburn, va

Remote or Westford, Massachusetts

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At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Materion is seeking a Thin Film Engineer to join our rapidly growing Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings team located in Westford, MA. Thin Film Engineers will be exposed to optical coating design, generation of detailed manufacturing plans and maintenance of existing PVD processes. Ideal candidates must possess strong technical skills, the ability to perform complex problem solving, and a passion for con

Full-time

USD 77,200.00 - 101,325.00 per year

Optical Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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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

Full-time

USD 200,001.00 - 240,000.00 per year

Structural Analysis Engineer I - 044QE

Remote or Herndon, Virginia

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About Quartus Quartus Engineering Incorporated ( is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value. About Aerospace Sector Quartus

Full-time

USD 66,071.00 - 107,960.00 per year

Program Chief Engineer

Herndon, Virginia

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Job Title Program Chief Engineer Location Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description Fibertek seeks a Program Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership for one or more programs in Fibertek's diverse technology portfolio of laser systems & technologies, lidar sensors, and laser communications systems. Fibertek is a recognized industry leader in delivering critical laser-based technologies that enable next generation missions for military and space applications. As a Pr

Full-time

USD 200,000.00 - 250,000.00 per year

Lead Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer

Herndon, Virginia

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Job Title Lead Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer Location Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description Fibertek, Inc. is a leading developer of laser and electro-optic systems for the aerospace community, with key contributions to lasers for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, DoD, and other aerospace customers. We are looking for an experienced Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer to join our R&D team in Herndon, Virginia. As the Lead Aero

Full-time

USD 150,000.00 - 225,000.00 per year

Senior Solid-State Laser Engineer / Technical Lead

Herndon, Virginia

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Job Title Senior Solid-State Laser Engineer / Technical Lead Location Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description We are seeking a Senior Solid-State Laser Engineer / Technical Lead to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of advanced solid-state laser systems for airborne and space-based government aerospace programs. This individual will serve as both a deep technical authority and a program catalyst - leading laser system design while motivating cross-functi

Full-time

USD 150,000.00 - 210,000.00 per year

Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer

Herndon, Virginia

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Job Title Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer Location Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description At Fibertek, space-based lasers are our specialty - we develop cutting-edge, one-of-a-kind lasers and electro-optical systems for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, DoD, and other aerospace customers. We are looking for future lead systems engineers to join our growing team. Join us, and you will work with our veteran lead systems engineers i

Full-time

USD 90,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year

Senior Engineering Technician

Clarksburg, Maryland

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Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelli

Full-time

USD 34.16 - 43.65 per hour

Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals

Full-time

USD 125,000.00 - 162,000.00 per year

Electrical Test Engineer

Clarksburg, Maryland

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Full-time

USD 85,639.00 - 109,428.00 per year

Principal Optical Engineer

Lorton, Virginia

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Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields a

Full-time

USD 164,500.00 - 213,500.00 per year

Principal FPGA Engineer

Clarksburg, Maryland

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Full-time

USD 164,452.00 - 210,133.00 per year

Space Domain Awareness Modeling & Analysis Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers,

Full-time

USD 129,000.00 - 249,600.00 per year

Firmware Engineer

Falls Church, Virginia

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Overview At CheckVideo, we are transforming video security with our AI-enabled cameras. Thousands of customers depend on us every day for mission-critical security, delivered through cloud infrastructure. This is a hybrid position out of Falls Church, VA that offers an opportunity to work on the cutting edge of technology with a great team and make meaningful contributions every single day. We are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer responsible for architecture, design, development & t

Full-time

USD 140,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year

Telecommunications Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia

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ITnova is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Engineer to support the assessment, design, integration, modernization, and lifecycle management of telecommunications and communications infrastructure supporting airport operations. The Telecommunications Engineer will evaluate existing telecommunications environments, develop current- and future-state designs, identify technology and infrastructure gaps, and provide practical recommendations to improve reliability, interoperability, capacity

Full-time

Aircraft Loads & Dynamics Engineer - 078QE

Remote or Herndon, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 142,245.00 - 235,409.00 per year

Senior Engineering Project Manager- DRT

Germantown, Maryland

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Full-time

USD 184,975.00 - 236,357.00 per year

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Washington, District of Columbia

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Summary This position is being recruited under 10 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY. Learn more about this agency Duties Help Responsible for

Full-time

USD 143,913.00 - 187,093.00 per year

Senior Microelectronics Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia

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As a Micro-Electronics Engineer you will provide technical and programmatic advice and support services on a suite of advanced weapon system, sensor, and computer processing related technologies and programs. Interact daily with Air Force program managers and aerospace industry subject matter experts to assist the government with technical assessments, strategic planning, and engineering evaluations. Support the design, development, test, fielding, and sustainment of advanced weapon system archi

Full-time

USD 180,000.00 - 240,000.00 per year

Principal Systems Engineer- DRT

Germantown, Maryland

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Full-time

USD 149,702.00 - 191,286.00 per year

Optics jobs in Ashburn, VA, USA