SAIC

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Optical Engineering, Fiber Optics, and Telecommunications. The candidate should have experience or a willingness to work in a lab environment, contributing to innovative projects and advancing technological capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics:
  • Design, develop, and test optical components and systems, including fiber optic networks and devices
  • Perform characterization and analysis of optical systems and components to ensure optimal performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical solutions into broader telecommunications frameworks
• Telecommunications:
  • Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on enhancing network efficiency and reliability
  • Conduct performance evaluations and troubleshooting of telecommunications systems
  • Stay updated on emerging telecommunications technologies and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects
• Lab Environment:
  • Participate actively in lab-based projects, including setup, calibration, and maintenance of experimental and testing equipment
  • Conduct experiments and tests to validate the performance and reliability of optical and telecommunications systems
  • Analyze and document results, providing detailed reports and recommendations for improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant technical experience
• Proven experience in optical engineering, fiber optics, and telecommunications
• Hands-on experience working in a lab environment, including setup, calibration, and maintenance of testing equipment
• Experience with design, development, and testing of optical components and telecommunications systems

Preferred:

• Experience with LTEs and other advanced telecommunications technologies
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for telecommunications and optical engineering

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.