**Description** SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Optical Engineer to provide Systems Engineering services to a Government customer. The Optical Engineer will have a working understanding of optical networks and lab experience manipulating and maintaining optical equipment. You will also demonstrate a solid systems engineering background enabling development, flow-down, and verification of systems requirements. **Qualifications** + Must currently hold a TS/SCI & Poly + Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar field + 14+ years of Systems Engineering, or other relevant experience, with demonstrated understanding of optical engineering practices and principles within the customer domain + Ability to advise staff on the technical merits of solutions, experience with Statement of Work preparation and Requirements and Risk Management + Experience in advanced technology research and development, including testing and demonstrations + Ability to maintain a high level of productivity with minimal oversight 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: 2414770 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability