Optical Engineer

# Optical EngineerApply**Job#: 3053416****Job Description:** *Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.*Optical Engineer (TS Clearance Required)**Location:** Albuquerque, New Mexico (On-site)Role OverviewWe are seeking an Optical Engineer to support the development of high-performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical Systems. This role involves assisting in the development and validation of requirements for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare, and other electromagnetic systems and components. The position requires working under general supervision and contributing to products throughout their lifecycle.Key Responsibilities* Assist in the development and validation of requirements for electro-optical systems, sensors, lasers, and other electromagnetic systems and components.* Assist in developing architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher-level systems and platforms.* Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnect, and system performance.* Assist in designing complex electro-optical and laser systems.* Assist in developing new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.* Assist in the development and implementation of tests to validate design performance against requirements.* Support the product lifecycle by providing guidance and resolving complex issues.* Support project management by preparing and presenting project status data.* Perform some work in a clean room environment.Required Qualifications**Education:** A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.**Experience:** A minimum of one year of related experience is required. This includes experience with Electro-Optics, such as producing specifications, tolerances, simulations, assembly, integration, and testing of fiber optic sensors, systems, and components. Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing, and analysis is also required.Preferred Qualifications* Experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams.* Experience in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV, or an equivalent software design package.* Experience performing analysis on EO/IR systems.Work EnvironmentThis position requires full-time, on-site work during the first shift. The standard schedule is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the option for a 9x80 work schedule. Domestic travel of less than 10% may be required. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Albuquerque, NM, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 1, 2026**Pay Range:** $46 - $56 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr