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# Principal Optical Engineer - EO/IR Systems

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Manchester, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,095.0 - $200,762.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Imaging Technology, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/50D8AAF2548B4ABA8872492EF3D0E301/job/

## About the Role

* BS degree in Optical Engineering or a related technical field
 * 6 or more years of experience in designing complex optical subassemblies and systems
 * Experience in optical labs, performing test set-up and data analysis
 * Experience in optical system level performance modeling
 * Broad understanding of EO/IR Systems

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
 * Preferred: Active Secret Clearance

## Description

BAE Systems is currently looking for a talented Principal Optical Engineer to join our EO/IR Capability Group . This group comprises a team of expert Optical, Electro-Optical, Opto-mechanical and Laser specialists dedicated to developing innovative hardware solutions that drive the success of our program portfolio.

The Optical Design Engineer will develop and mature advanced EO/IR system concepts. Work will support development of next-generation Precision Pointers, Laser Systems, Imaging Systems, and other complex EO/IR systems.

This will include the design, analysis, and measurement of optical subsystems. Responsibilities include the design and analysis of optical subsystems, and the testing and validation of prototype assemblies. The work environment is fast-paced and presents many technical challenges as well as significant growth opportunities. Successful technical contributors will be comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams, present current program work to customers as well as contribute to proposals for new projects., * Perform optical metrology and test for optical subassemblies

 * Design and develop optical system architectures and specifications for EO/IR Technology.
 * Predict and Perform performance analysis and design verification.
 * Perform system modeling and system data analysis to understand the overall performance of the optical system.
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively
 * Contribute to program success


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