Summary:
Our client has a requirement for an Optical Communications Engineer to perform a variety of important tasks in the development of custom optical communications systems. The Optical Communications Engineer will be part of a small team of experienced technical staff developing electro-optics subsystems that will be used for communicating between the earth and a satellite in lunar orbit. He/she will use high-quality dedicated laboratory equipment and electro-optics hardware.

Responsibilities:
-Test and characterization of fiber-optic components
-Fusion splicing specialty fiber types, optimizing splicing parameters for dissimilar fiber types
-Developing data acquisition and instrument control software to support testing needs
-Interacting with vendors and technical staff

Skills:
-Laboratory experience working with lasers and fiber-optic components, including fiber splicing
-Experience with data acquisition and instrument control
-Self-starter willing to support the laboratory and learn new skills
-Ability to help troubleshoot optical, software, electronic, and mechanical issues as they arise

Minimum Educational Requirements:
-Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
-Matlab and LabVIEW programming experience desired

Minimum Experience:
-A minimum of 3-5 years

Applicant must be a US Citizen and be eligible to receive Secret Security Clearance.