Advanced Optics Engineer | General Dynamics

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position Advanced Optics Engineer ID

2026-76777 US-NC-McLeansville Required Clearance: Secret Posted Date: 10/30/2026 Category: Engineering-Hardware Employment Type: Full Time Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position Put your engineering talent to the ultimate test. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe.

The work we do is so advanced, our teams often redefine whats possible for the world. If you want to be a leader with the company that delivers smart solutions for our nations challenges, this is your opportunity. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Utilizing your arsenal of skills and talents, youll design, develop, build and test systems and products based on optic, photonic and laser technologies. As an Advanced Optics Engineer, youll interact with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems; specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components, developing and benchmarking system performance models, developing and implementing test procedures and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.

Youll have a substantial contribution to electrical and optical requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g. optical loss, timing, power, etc.), design, integration and verification of electrical components, equipment and systems. Well rely on you to apply a good understanding of the organizationally defined optical processes used throughout the lifecycle of the program or project.

What youll experience

Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered What you bring to the table:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Solid use and understanding of electro-optical engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Proficient in the principles and techniques of Optical Engineering including optical telecommunications Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions What sets you apart: Experience with optical modeling softwares like VPI Photonics and Synopsys OptSim.

Ability to travel internationally for equipment setup and repair. Experience with characterization of optical components, including amplifiers, transmitters, and receivers. Commitment to ongoing professional development. Ability to advise design teams on manufacturing best practices with CCAs and optical fiber management. Experience with the design, build, and characterization of optical test platforms. Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.).

Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $122,785.00 - USD $136,215.00 /Yr. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.

Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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