Optical Engineer Supervisor

DescriptionThe Leidos Innovation Center (LInC) is searching for an experienced Optical Engineer to join our Electro-Optics (EO) Research Team in Dayton, OH. The successful candidate will utilize a strong engineering or physics background designing, testing, modeling, simulating, and analyzing the next generation of EO systems and concepts.This position will be responsible for solving complex problems that require multiple technical areas and develop highly innovative solutions. The engineer in this case will need to be able to manage large projects, supervise direct reports, and work with team members internally to meet project objectives, and communicate effectively with executive leadership regarding the project.Primary Responsibilities

Independent design, planning, and execution leading teams of engineers to work on electro-optical system projects

Apply physics-based modeling and simulation to complex technical problems

Perform analysis of large data sets and develop tools for visualization and manipulation of the data

Work well in a small team environment

Be familiar with Linux, Windows, MS Office tools like PowerPoint and Excel, MATLAB, Zemax OpticStudio (or equivalent)

Present project results to internal team for reviews, customers, workshops / conferences, and to senior leadership

Guide engineers with less experience in areas of expertise

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience in optical engineering or Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in optical engineering

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Project management experience

Subject matter expert within technical domain (e.g. lasers, broadband light sources, optics, electro-optics, detectors, cameras, calibration equipment, diagnostic equipment)

MATLAB and/or Python programming expertise

Optical design software experience (e.g. Zemax, Code-V, etc.)

Strong communication and organization skills, to work effectively with senior leadership

10+ years experience in the electro-optical and/or infrared domain

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD in optical engineering or physics

Strong statistics education or experience

Experience modeling and testing high-power laser systems

Experience modeling laser propagation through atmosphere

12+ years experience in the electro-optical and/or infrared domain

LInCOriginal Posting Date:2024-12-23While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.REQNUMBER: R-00150404All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.