Electro-Optical Engineer, Principal
25037.5010
Apply to this job SPACE Until 10/4/2026 15+ years exp First posted May 29, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description
• Bachelor’s degree in an ACES relevant field (e.g., optics, quantum information science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics)
• At least 15 years’ of relevant experience in research & development as a technical lead with responsibilities including budget, schedule and technical performance
• Demonstrated track record of leading and winning R&D proposals
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and make data-driven decisions
• Experience collaborating with multi-functional, geographically dispersed teams, and with other business entities
• Proven track record of successfully partnering with business colleagues to achieve common objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with collegues, leaders, and stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• Strong writing ability, and experience and skill presenting to groups
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and explain technology and concepts to an audience of both experts and non-experts
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Active Top Secret Security clearance
• At least 15 years’ of relevant experience in research & development as a technical lead with responsibilities including budget, schedule and technical performance
• Demonstrated track record of leading and winning R&D proposals
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and make data-driven decisions
• Experience collaborating with multi-functional, geographically dispersed teams, and with other business entities
• Proven track record of successfully partnering with business colleagues to achieve common objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with collegues, leaders, and stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• Strong writing ability, and experience and skill presenting to groups
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and explain technology and concepts to an audience of both experts and non-experts
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Active Top Secret Security clearance
About this role
Summary
Lead R&D projects in electro-optical systems with strong leadership and communication skills
Job title
Electro-Optical Engineer, Principal
Experience level
15+ years
Minimum experience
15+ years exp
Industry
aerospace
Location requirements
Remote work allowed, candidate based in space-related field
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
research & developmentbudget managementschedule managementtechnical performanceproposal writingcollaborationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsadaptabilitypresentation
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
opticsquantum information scienceelectrical engineeringmechanical engineeringaerospace engineering
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
Remote
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