Optical Engineer- Mid

Job description

Job Type: Full- Time Workplace Type : Onsite in Chantilly, VA and Reston, VA (Time will be split between locations as needed) Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph Must be a U.S. Citizen: Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too. Job Summary: Castalia Systems is currently searching for an Optical Engineer to support one of our government customers in Chantilly, VA and the Space Domain Awareness and Space Situational Awareness mission. Roles and Responsibilities: A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to: - Provide expertise for design of optical system analysis. - Support the design and operation of all types of optical technologies and various phenomenologies using different sensor platforms. - Review, edit and enhance vendor documentation to support operating electro-optic systems, such as operating manuals and concepts of operations. - Operate prototype electro-optic systems. - Write results documentation including recommendations on systems parameter...