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Design, model, and experimentally validate advanced optical payload systems for next-generation space missions. Perform hands-on laboratory activities including optical alignment, integration, and characterization of prototype systems.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Optics with 4+ years of experience, or a Master's with 2+ years. Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining a Secret security clearance.
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
The Leidos Defense Space Business Area is seeking an Optical Engineer to support the Emerging Space Systems Division in the development of advanced optical payload systems for next-generation space missions. The Space Business Area is transforming space payload solutions for the future through both customer-funded programs and internal research and development (IR&D) efforts focused on enabling new capabilities in space-based sensing.
In this role, you will support the design, modeling, and experimental validation of optical systems operating in the visible and infrared spectrum. You will contribute to optical system modeling and performance analysis, assist with design trades and system-level evaluations, and support the development of compact, high-performance payloads.
You will also play a hands-on role in laboratory activities, including optical alignment, integration, testing, and characterization of components and prototype systems. Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, you will help evaluate and mature emerging optical technologies—such as diffractive and meta-optics—analyze experimental data to inform design decisions, and document results to support internal R&D and program efforts.
This position emphasizes a balance of analytical and experimental work. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across simulation and laboratory environments and is motivated to grow technical expertise in both domains.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related field with 4+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience
US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Experience with optical system modeling, simulation, or analysis
Familiarity with optical performance metrics such as PSF, MTF, encircled energy, and radiometric considerations
Experience working in a laboratory environment, including optical alignment, testing, or characterization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a higher-level clearance (TS/SCI)
Experience with infrared optical systems or sensors
Hands-on experience with experimental optics, optical testbed development, and optical metrology
Experience with optical design tools such as Zemax or CODE V
Experience with modeling tools such as COMSOL, Lumerical, or equivalent
Experience with electronic design automation tools and file formats (e.g., GDSII)
Exposure to advanced optical technologies such as diffractive optics, meta-optics, or integrated photonics
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
For U.S. Positions: While 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.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers' missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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