Optical Engineer (8609)

LOCATION: Quantico VA (on-site)

STATUS: Contingent

TRAVEL: Up to 10%

CLEARANCE: Secret

BENEFITS: 401K Life/Health/ Dental/Disability Insurance Flexible Paid Leave and Tuition Reimbursement.

Description:

Patricio Enterprises Inc. is seeking an Optical Engineer to provide onsite technical support for the Electro-Optic Support Facility (EOSF) at MCSC Quantico in support of the Product Manager Infantry Weapons (PdM IW) program.

Primary duties will include (but not limited to) :

• Provide onsite technical support for the Electro-Optic Support Facility (EOSF) at MCSC Quantico in support of the Product Manager Infantry Weapons (PdM IW) program. The EOSF tests a broad range of optical systems to include day optical systems image intensification systems laser systems and thermal systems.
• Conduct electro-optical system testing surveillance troubleshooting maintenance management test plan development test method development and test equipment upkeep.
• Maintain inventory control and proper accountability documentation of all equipment within the EOSF.
• Provide technical analysis of test results process testing data participate in limited user evaluations support government shipping of equipment to and from the EOSF and ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the EOSF are maintained and followed.
• Tasks include specifying selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components developing and benchmarking system performance models developing and implementing test procedures and evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.
• Conduct research of solid-state lasers masers infrared and other light emitting and light sensitive devices: Incorporate methods for maintenance and repair of components and designs and develop test instrumentation and test procedures. Confer with engineering and technical personnel regarding fabrication and testing of prototype systems.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Possess 5-7 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree or 3-5 years with a Masters degree.
• Possess strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Possess a working knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) classified document handling procedures.
• Experience working directly with Senior-level
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite with 5 years of experience using Outlook PowerPoint Excel and Word.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: reaching sifting lifting finger dexterity grasping feeling repetitive motions talking hearing and visual acuity. Occasionally lifts to 20 lbs.

Employees must be able to see and hear read and write effectively in English. Requires adaptability analyzing assessing calculating decision making dependability good judgment reading memorizing social skills speaking stress control and writing. Ability to understand remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information; Ability to apply common sense in performing job. Ability to complete routine forms use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication. Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10%

EOE. Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Patricio Enterprises Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.