Senior Advanced Electro-Optics Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Advanced Electro-Optics Engineer

ID: 2026-74590

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Required Clearance: TS/SCI, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements

Posted Date: 8/27/2026

Category: Engineering-Hardware

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Department of Defense TS/SCI 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

Job Description:

As a Senior Advanced Electro-Optic Design Engineer, youll design, develop, build and test systems and products based on optic, photonic and laser technologies. This involves interacting with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in the 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.

Our team at Annapolis Junction, Maryland works cutting-edge programs to develop Free Space Optical (FSO) communications systems. We design, develop, build, test, and field innovative prototypes for impactful demonstrations of critical technologies. Our portfolio includes multiple concurrent programs spanning space, airborne, and tactical ground domains.

What you bring to the table:

• Proven track record of electrical and optical design experience
• Solid experience in the use of optical and electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Strong knowledge of telecommunication applications and electrical engineering design tools
• Ability to recognize and clearly report information relevant to sound electro-optical engineering design
• Experience with optical and RF test and measurement equipment and laboratory tools
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: MATLAB, Lumerical, Zemax, VPI, Python, C/C++, LabView

What sets you apart:

• Ability to think creatively and multi-task
• Ability to frequently contribute to the development of new optical theories and methods
• Outstanding communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring skills and experience

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site with occasional Hybrid/Flex available.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Annapolis Junction, MD team.

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 $160,085.00 - USD $173,217.00 /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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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