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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.

REQNUMBER: 2504241

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